NXP Semiconductors

Field Application Engineer – Robotics Networking

San Jose (Holger Way)

Sponsorship not specified$166k-$229kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

Provide technical leadership to sales teams and customers covering networking architecture, silicon and product selection, bring-up, and software stack integration for NXP Ethernet switches, PHYs, and SerDes products targeting robotics platforms.
Troubleshoot complex issues in the lab (schematics, board bring-up, software drivers) using oscilloscopes, network/protocol analyzers, and software debug/trace tools.
Proficient in C/C++ firmware development and debugging with ARM microcontrollers.

Offer design support through schematic and PCB reviews, bench bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and customer troubleshooting on complex multi-node robotic systems.
10+ years in embedded systems development or applications support with microcontroller, switch, or SoC platforms, with demonstrated technical leadership.
Experience optimizing PCB schematic design and layout for high-speed communication signals, including EMC/EMI for signal integrity in motor-noisy environments.
Lead technical training and project coordination across customers, business lines, and partners - running webinars, workshops, and deep-dives while managing timelines and deliverables.

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
Strong working knowledge of Ethernet controllers and switches - MAC, PHY, DMA, filters/queues, MDIO, switch configuration, and frame forwarding.
Familiarity with SerDes interfaces, PCIe Gen3/Gen4, and high-speed signal integrity considerations.
Experience with low-latency, deterministic real-time Ethernet - TSN (time synchronization, traffic shaping, frame replication) and EtherCAT (distributed clocks, master / sub-device topologies).
Familiarity with the broader industrial real-time protocol landscape (e.g., PROFINET, EtherNet /IP) used in robotics and factory automation.
Experience with Power-over-Dataline ( PoDL ) and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), and 48V power architectures spanning BMS, motor drives, and combined power-and-data distribution in modern robots, AMRs, and humanoid platforms.
Ability to travel as needed, primarily within North America.
Knowledge of CAN networking technologies - CAN FD, CAN SIC, and emerging CAN XL - including partial networking and use in joint modules, BMS, and zonal nodes.
Familiarity with ARM Cortex MCUs/SoCs and RTOS platforms ( FreeRTOS, Zephyr, NuttX ), and embedded Linux (kernel, u-boot, user-space) - particularly Ethernet driver and switchdev work.
Familiarity with robotics-relevant compute and middleware: ROS / ROS 2, DDS, real-time Linux (PREEMPT_RT), and motor-control stacks.

Hands-on understanding of Single-Pair Ethernet PHY technologies (100/1000/2.5G BASE-T1, 10BASE-T1S) and the associated PMA/PMD layers.
Strong troubleshooting skills with schematic review, signal analysis, and lab tools.

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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