Field Applications Engineer

Summary

Würth Elektronik eiSos is a manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components that partners with the electronics industry. The Field Applications Engineer serves as a technical partner to customers by translating requirements into component and application solutions, supporting design-in projects through production, and strengthening customer relationships through consultation, training, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites to build strong customer relationships, answer technical questions, and provide hands-on support for product applications
• Support customers throughout all design phases—from component selection and evaluation through qualification and series production
• Develop and maintain customer relationships through visits, telephone and video meetings, technical seminars, and other customer-facing activities
• Provide technical support to our outside sales staff, enabling them to advise customers confidently and deliver coordinated, solution-oriented support
• Collaborate closely with internal departments and international colleagues to provide coordinated, solution-oriented support
• Identify and communicate critical customer requirements, application challenges, and market trends to management, Product Management, and Product Definition Engineering
• Develop and deliver technical presentations, training sessions, product demonstrations, and seminars for customers and internal teams
• Provide expert technical support for electronic components and basic technical support for electromechanical components, including documentation, data requests, and application-related questions
• Represent Würth Elektronik eiSos at trade shows, conferences, and industry events while continuously expanding your knowledge of technologies and market developments
• Build and maintain close relationships with Field Application Engineers (FAEs) and Field Sales Engineers (FSEs) at semiconductor partners in the region to support customer-specific design wins
• Actively contribute to regional, national, and international conferences, workshops, and activities connected to the eiSos Technical Academy
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites (20–40%), including approximately 10–15 weeks of domestic travel and 1–4 weeks of international travel (Europe and/or Asia) per year

Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Communications Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification
• Practical experience in application engineering, field applications, technical sales, hardware development, or a related customer-facing technical role
• Sound understanding of electronic components and their applications; knowledge of electromechanical components is an advantage
• Ability to analyze technical requirements, communicate complex topics clearly, and develop customer-oriented solutions
• Confident presentation and training skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative, reliable working style
• Willingness to travel regularly within the region to visit customers, partners, and industry events
• Very good communication skills in English; additional regional language skills are an advantage
• Proficiency with common digital communication and presentation tools
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites (20–40%), including approximately 10–15 weeks of domestic travel and 1–4 weeks of international travel (Europe and/or Asia) per year

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Communications Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification
• Practical experience in application engineering, field applications, technical sales, hardware development, or a related customer-facing technical role
• Sound understanding of electronic components and their applications; knowledge of electromechanical components is an advantage
• Ability to analyze technical requirements, communicate complex topics clearly, and develop customer-oriented solutions
• Confident presentation and training skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative, reliable working style
• Willingness to travel regularly within the region to visit customers, partners, and industry events
• Very good communication skills in English; additional regional language skills are an advantage
• Proficiency with common digital communication and presentation tools
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites (20–40%), including approximately 10–15 weeks of domestic travel and 1–4 weeks of international travel (Europe and/or Asia) per year

Benefits

• Basic Life insurance provided by the Company at no cost to you.
• Vision insurance provided by the Company at no cost to you.
• Short Term Disability provided by the Company at no cost to you, with a 60-day waiting period.
• Long Term Disability provided by the Company at no cost to you, with a 60-day waiting period.
• Medical insurance for employee and family available at group rates through payroll deduction.
• Dental insurance available at group rates through payroll deduction.
• Additional Life Insurance available at group rates through payroll deduction.
• Vision insurance for employee and family available at group rates through payroll deduction.
• Identity Theft Protection available at group rates through payroll deduction.
• Legal Services Benefit available at group rates through payroll deduction.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts available.
• Dependent Day Care Accounts available.
• Benefits are available the first of the month following the hire date, except for Short and Long Term Disability that have a 60-day waiting period.