Technical Solutions Engineer

Who We Are:

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Technical Solutions Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Who we are

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Principal Responsibilities:

• Identifies opportunities for business expansion in support of the customer sales strategy for the company's supplier offerings;
• Develops and maintains the business relationship by providing solutions for the company and its defined supplier(s) in a product line, to achieve the identified strategy and business financial objectives;
• Duties include: Provide value added solutions for the company and its defined supplier(s) growth plans and business;
• Interface with the company's supplier business units leads to identify technology and product opportunities where the company and supplier can collaborate on solutions development offerings;
• Develop market requirements, design specification, marketing plan, and project plans for engineering development efforts of given solution;
• Manage project budget, schedule, and development to ensure successful execution of project plan;
• Provide design and engineering expertise to various development efforts within the group;
• Develop, write, and manage technical content creation for marketing, web, FAE, sales and customer training;
• Interface with various global resources including marketing, web, FAEs, sales, supplier managers, technical management, and sales management, to support deployment of program globally;
• Provide strategic recommendations to Avnet management on technology, applications, and solutions that will differentiate Avnet and grow Avnet revenue and profitability;
• Identify and create opportunity demand for identified products, coordinating the supporting seminars, training and resource awareness that drives growth plan success for the company and it's defined supplier(s);
• Perform analysis and reports results of various suppliers program impact on customer(s) notifying the District Supplier Manager (DSM) and supplier of success, issues and future growth plan strategies;
• Maintain and drive trending knowledge of products, competitors, technology and customers in the assigned supplier product market;
• Identify and maintain field supplier relationships to create demand for products and services;
• Apply technical/marketing/product expertise to position company as the distributor of choice to suppliers;
• Drive assigned product family thrust with the company's and supplier's local sales teams and customer by attending supplier meetings establishing sales and marketing programs in coordination with Director Supplier Manager (DSM) and Supplier Business Manager (SBM) as applicable to increase assigned product knowledge for customers and company sales representatives.
• Identify and communicate roadblocks to Product Business Groups (PBGs) and make recommendations for improvement;
• Supports PBGs objectives;
• Evaluates market conditions and identify inventory strategies; and
• Participate in Total Available Market (TAM) to Distribution Total Available Market (DTAM) conversion plans. Telecommuting permitted. Multiple positions.

Work Experience: 

• REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or foreign equivalent;
• 2 years of experience in developing and marketing AI/ML software applications;
• Special Skills - Software development, including C++ and/or Python; Use of TensorFlow or PyTorchImplementing AI and ML applications on MCU/MPU based edge devices from leading suppliers; Embedded Linux development; Analysis of networks and systems, debugging, and test bench equipment; Work with image sensors and ISPs;
• Skills may be gained through education or employment experience;
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree and two years of experience in developing and marketing AI/ML software applications, employer will accept a Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or foreign equivalent and education/experience in the special skills.

What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401K and Pension Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

• Education Assistance

• Employee Development Resources

• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

This position will have access to ITAR product and therefore be authorized to access product.  This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen or National, or a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company.  If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.