Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

Microchip Technology; Canada; Remote; CAD 201,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Canada is seeking a highly skilled Senior Field Applications Engineer to drive design wins through technical leadership and customer engagement. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in field applications engineering, with expertise in FPGAs, Analog, and Networking. This role offers competitive compensation and focuses on innovation and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits from day one

Retirement savings plans

Quarterly bonus payments

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in field applications engineering or systems engineering.
• Experience with Analog and MCUs is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated success in customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Drive design wins to revenue through technical leadership.
• Engage directly with customers to understand requirements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior FAEs.

Skills

Technical presentations

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Deep expertise in FPGAs and Networking

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Embedded Linux

Zephyr operating systems

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our ; we affectionately refer to it as the and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our page to see what exciting opportunities and company await!

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to join our dynamic Eastern Canada team. In this customer-facing role, you will leverage your technical expertise in FPGAs, MCUs, Networking, and Analog to drive design wins and revenue growth. You will collaborate closely with a strong local team, engage with customers to solve complex problems, and present innovative solutions that showcase Microchip’s cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive design wins to revenue by providing technical leadership and hands-on support for Microchip’s FPGA, Analog, MCU, and Networking product lines.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and product management teams to identify customer needs, propose solutions, and support the design-in process.
• Engage directly with customers to understand requirements, present solutions, troubleshoot issues, and deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and training.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer engineering teams, serving as a trusted advisor and technical resource throughout pre-sales and post-sales activities.
• Relay customer feedback to internal teams to influence product roadmaps and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Stay current with industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies to provide strategic input to customers and internal teams.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior FAEs and other team members.
• Travel within Eastern Canada to meet with customers, attend events, and support field activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in field applications engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical role.
• Deep expertise in FPGAs and Networking; experience with Analog and MCUs is a strong asset.
• Experience with embedded Linux or Zephyr operating systems is a plus.
• Optional knowledge of embedded security concepts and solutions.
• Demonstrated success in customer-facing roles, including technical presentations and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the region and outside the region for training.
• Deep technical expertise in relevant product domains (e.g., semiconductors, embedded systems, RF, power electronics, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing with FPGAs, MCUs, Networking, or Analog Circuits
• Working in cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Prior experience in customer-facing roles with a proven track record of successful project support.
• Familiarity with industry-standard design tools and simulation software.

Travel Time : 25% - 50%

Pay Range :

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below. The annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $197,000.

Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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