Field Application Director - Passive Components

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global electronic components company in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced individual to lead the APAC Field Application Engineering team. The role involves leading a high-performing technical team, driving design successes, and providing advanced guidance on passive components. With over 15 years of experience in the field and strong problem-solving skills, the ideal candidate will collaborate closely with sales, global engineering, and stakeholders. Attractive compensation is available for the right fit.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electronic components or passive components.
• Prior production or manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to lead multi-country engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the APAC Field Application Engineering team.
• Drive design-win success and customer engagement strategies.
• Provide advanced technical guidance on passive component solutions.
• Collaborate with global engineering to align product roadmaps.
• Act as escalation point for complex customer technical issues, demonstrating structured problem‑solving capability.
• Strengthen regional engineering processes, training systems, and technical support frameworks.
• Support pre‑production evaluations, application testing, and engineering‑to‑production transitions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Technical service management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer engagement

Bilingual English/Chinese

Job description

• Lead APAC Engineering at Strategic Level
• Deep Technical Ownership in Passive Components

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised leader in advanced electronic components, serving top OEMs and technology innovators around the world. With a strong legacy in passive components, cutting‑edge R&D capabilities, and a reputation for engineering excellence, the organisation continues to power next‑generation technologies across communications, automotive, industrial and consumer sectors. The company combines deep manufacturing heritage, world‑class engineering resources, and a highly collaborative global culture spanning the US, Europe and APAC.

Job Description

• Lead and develop the APAC Field Application Engineering (FAE) and Technical Service team, ensuring high performance, customer responsiveness, and technical depth.
• Work closely with Sales & Marketing teams to drive design‑win success, customer engagement strategies, and technical influence across key accounts.
• Collaborate with global engineering, R&D, and US headquarters to align APAC needs with product roadmaps and innovation priorities.
• Provide advanced technical guidance on passive component solutions, application challenges, failure analysis, and optimisation pathways.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex customer technical issues, demonstrating strong analytical and structured problem‑solving capability.
• Strengthen regional engineering processes, training systems, and technical support frameworks.
• Support pre‑production evaluations, application testing, and engineering‑to‑production transitions as needed.

The Successful Applicant

• 15+ years of experience in electronic components / passive components, with strong application engineering or technical service leadership.
• Prior production or manufacturing engineering experience is highly preferred (understands factory processes, quality systems, DFM/DFT, reliability, troubleshooting).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑country engineering or FAE teams within APAC.
• Strong structured problem‑solving methodology – able to clearly articulate thought processes, root‑cause analysis, and decision rationale.
• Experience working in large multinational or Fortune 500 environments is a plus, but must show real technical depth, not just tenure.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working with senior leadership and global engineering stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and Chinese

What's on Offer

Attractive package will be offered to the shortlisted candidate. Please contact Jolie Auyeung at jolieauyeung@michaelpage com hk if you/ your connections are interested.