Principal Engineer, Field Applications

1040 AD Germany; München; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Germany seeks an experienced Automotive Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support strategic automotive accounts in Vehicle Electrification. You will bridge product development and OEMs, owning technical proposals and PoCs across the lifecycle from early engagement to mass production.

Based in Germany, you will drive customer success with strong HV, EV architectures, and BMS focus, travel up to 50% and collaborate with global teams to win platform business.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng/MSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Over 10 years in engineering with semiconductor or automotive industries.
• Strong knowledge of automotive high voltage systems and EV architectures including Battery Management Systems (BMS).
• Solid understanding of automotive power (kW) and analog semiconductor applications.
• Strong project management and global-team experience.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and team collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expert knowledge for vehicle systems across multiple OEMs.
• Interpret and convey early customer requirements into specs or design ideas for ADI business units.
• Prepare PoC demos to demonstrate value of ADI solutions.
• Assist customers in solving complex problems by integrating ADI solutions.
• Perform schematic and layout reviews with business units.
• Create high-quality technical docs and meeting notes.
• Maintain relationships with customer experts alongside Global and Key Account Managers.
• Conduct on-site visits to provide support.

Skills

10+ years engineering exp

Automotive HV systems

EV architectures

Power electronics

Project management

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Travel 50%

Driver license

Independent work

Education

BSc/BEng/MSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Role Definition

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic Automotive Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support strategic accounts in Germany on Vehicle Electrification. As a Field Applications Engineer, you are the bridge between product development groups and top automotive customers in EMEA. In your role you will have a strong focus on our OEM engagements with the primary goal winning new platform business through proactive technical support that will solve customer challenges. This requires a profound knowledge of the customer development process: you need to be familiar with all the aspects of the product’s lifestyle, from development to mass production. In this role you would be responsible for actively driving and managing the technology proposal and evaluation stage (e.g. early engagement) with the engineering teams working in conjunction with the account teams as the key technical advisor and system advocate for a wide range of commercial and passenger vehicle applications. The Automotive FAE must be able to identify customer platform system requirements and work closely internally with Analog Devices Business Units. You will take ownership to drive the resolution of all technical issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process. As Automotive FAE you must be able to build trust and establish and maintain strong relationships within the Automotive Ecosystem including OEMs and Tier1s.

Your tasks

• Develop and maintain expert knowledge level for wide range of vehicle systems and sub system applications across multiple OEMs
• Listen, understand and convey customers early requirements with a strong focus on System Design identifying customers needs and translating them into specifications and/or design ideas for our automotive Business Units
• Prepare Proof of Concept (PoC) demos demonstrating to the customer the value added by ADI's solutions
• Help the customer to solve complex problems integrating Analog Devices solutions into customer systems
• Perform customer's schematic and layout review in collaboration with Business Units
• Generate high-quality documentation such as technical presentation, application notes and meeting notes
• Maintain professional business relationships with experts at several customers in close cooperation with Global and Key Account Managers
• Perform on-site visits to provide customer service and sales support

Qualifications and Skills required

• BSc/BEng/MSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Work experience >10 years in engineering with semiconductor and/or automotive industries
• Excellent understanding of automotive high voltage systems and EV architectures with a focus on Battery Management Systems including powertrain and DCDCs.
• A solid understanding of automotive power (W … kW) and analog semiconductor applications
• Strong project management skills and experience working in a global team
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and team collaboration skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Curious nature and willingness to challenge the status quo
• Available for travel 50%
• Driver license required

Languages: German and English (min. C1)

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Come join ADI - a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.