Semtech

Field Application Engineer - Semiconductor

USA - San Jose, CA

Sponsorship not specified$94k-$140kDetected 30 days ago

Product ManagementProduct StrategySalesCustomer SupportPCB DesignSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCollaborationMentoring

About the role

We are looking for someone with drive, technical curiosity, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with customers. Whether your background is already in field applications engineering or in an internal applications/product engineering role, what matters most is that you are passionate about technology, energized by customer interaction, and motivated to help engineers solve real design problems with Semtech solutions.
In this role you will engage directly with consumer electronics customers, build deep expertise in ESD protection and capacitive/force sensing applications, and own design win activity to expand Semtech's growth. You will work alongside an experienced West Coast FAE team that will support your development.
We are looking for someone with drive, technical curiosity, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with customers.

Customer Engagement & Technical Support
Work alongside our Bay Area FAE team as the technical point of contact for consumer accounts, building strong, trust-based relationships with customer engineering teams
Provide creative, practical input into customer design solutions - going beyond the datasheet to address real system-level challenges
Design Win Ownership
Take independent ownership of design win activity at assigned accounts, proactively driving engagements from initial opportunity identification through customer commitment
Partner closely with the regional sales team throughout the sales cycle to align on strategy and accelerate design-in timelines
Competitive drive, sense of urgency, and strong follow-through; understands that timely engagement directly impacts design win outcomes at fast paced consumer customers

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (open to considering other engineering disciplines)
3-5 years of FAE (or Applications/Product/Systems Engineering) experience at a semiconductor company, distributor, or OEM/ODM
Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

Familiarity with ESD protection, analog mixed-signal ICs, and/or sensing products is a strong plus

Semtech is a recognized leader in ESD protection and Capacitive/Force Sensing solutions that are utilized in the consumer electronics products people rely on every day - from smartphones and tablets to wearables and smart home devices.
As consumer platforms continue to push the boundaries of miniaturization, interface speed, and tactile interaction, the need for knowledgeable, customer-focused application support has never been greater.
We're looking for someone with an independent drive to uncover new opportunities for Semtech's ESD Protection and Sensing products.
Support customers through device selection, schematic review, PCB layout guidance, and design-in best practices
The consumer market is fast paced and our customers expect our FAE's to respond to inquiries with a sense of urgency while also maintaining consistent follow-through on all open technical issues

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