Field Application Engineer - Automotive

IC Resources; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking an experienced Field Application Engineer to join its automotive team. You will act as the technical link between major automotive customers and internal engineering, quality, sales and product teams, translating requirements into clear specifications and guiding development from concept to production.

You will build relationships with customer engineering teams, coordinate cross-functional activities, and provide technical support throughout development, validation and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in engineering, product development or design.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with automotive sensors and pedal applications preferred.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical liaison between automotive customers and internal teams.
• Translate customer requirements into internal specifications and drive development lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional project activities and provide technical support across development, validation and production.
• Support VAVE, quotations and on-site technical support as needed.

Skills

Field Application Engineering

Project management

Customer communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are supporting a global sensor manufacturer in the search for an experienced Field Application Engineer to join its growing automotive team.

This is a customer-facing engineering role where you’ll act as the technical link between major automotive customers and internal engineering, quality, sales and product teams. You’ll play a key role in developing new business opportunities, supporting product development and helping bring innovative technologies from concept through to production.

The Role

You’ll build strong relationships with customer engineering teams and key decision‑makers, acting as the technical point of contact throughout the product development lifecycle. You’ll translate customer requirements into clear internal specifications, coordinate cross‑functional project activities and provide technical support across development, validation and series production.

You’ll also identify new product and technology opportunities, support VAVE and quotation activities, contribute to quality and validation processes, and provide on‑site technical support when required. A strong understanding of automotive market trends and customer applications will be essential.

About You

We’re looking for an engineer with 3+ years’ experience in engineering, product development or design, ideally within an automotive OEM or Tier 1/Tier 2 environment.

You’ll have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline, strong knowledge of OEM product development processes and good project management skills. Experience with automotive sensors and/or pedal applications would be advantageous.

Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills are essential, as is the ability to work confidently with both technical teams and senior customer stakeholders. You’ll also need to be comfortable travelling domestically and internationally.

German and strong business English are essential.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a high‑impact role at the intersection of engineering, customer relationships and commercial growth, with the chance to influence new technology adoption and product development within the automotive sector.