Field Application Engineer for analog and power

Avnet Silica; Breda; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car for business and private

Hybrid office model

Health insurance

EAP

Job summary

Avnet Silica in Breda, Netherlands (Hybrid) is seeking a Field Application Engineer – Analog & Power to drive design-in activities, generate design wins, and support customers in developing next‑generation electronic products. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, collaborating with engineering teams, supplier partners, and sales colleagues to identify opportunities and accelerate growth.

The role requires a BS in electrical engineering, 5+ years in technical sales or field application

Qualifications

• Requires a technical engineering degree and practical sales experience.
• Experience with design-in activities and semiconductor applications.
• Ability to communicate with engineers and executives.
• Willingness to travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technical sales strategies to increase design activity, design wins, and revenue growth within assigned accounts and markets.
• Present new products, technologies, and innovative solutions to existing and prospective customers.
• Build strong relationships with key technical decision-makers, engineers, and influencers at customer organizations.
• Understand customer applications, technical requirements, design processes, and product development cycles.
• Collaborate with customer engineering, design, and production teams to identify system-level requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Drive the adoption of supplier-supported analog, power, and semiconductor technologies.
• Participate in customer and supplier design reviews and provide technical consultation throughout the design cycle.
• Manage opportunities from concept through production, ensuring successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Deliver technical presentations, workshops, and product training sessions for customers and internal sales teams.
• Identify and track strategic design opportunities while leveraging supplier resources to maximize success.
• Analyze market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activities to provide valuable business insights.
• Act as a trusted advisor by creating technical sales tools, presentations, and solution proposals.
• Maintain and enhance technical certifications through continuous learning and training.
• Collaborate closely with account managers, inside sales teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analog & Power Management

Technical sales

Solution selling

Customer-facing

Presentation skills

Dutch & English fluency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Field Application Engineer for Analog and Power (m/f/d)

Location: Breda, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Join Avnet and Help Shape the Future of Technology

At Avnet, we connect the world's leading technology suppliers with innovative customers to bring cutting-edge products to market. We are looking for an experienced Field Application Engineer – Analog & Power to drive design-in activities, generate design wins, and support customers in developing next-generation electronic products. In this customer-facing role, you will act as a trusted technical advisor, working closely with engineering teams, supplier partners, and sales colleagues to identify opportunities, solve complex design challenges, and accelerate business growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technical sales strategies to increase design activity, design wins, and revenue growth within assigned accounts and markets.
• Present new products, technologies, and innovative solutions to existing and prospective customers.
• Build strong relationships with key technical decision-makers, engineers, and influencers at customer organizations.
• Understand customer applications, technical requirements, design processes, and product development cycles.
• Collaborate with customer engineering, design, and production teams to identify system-level requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Drive the adoption of supplier-supported analog, power, and semiconductor technologies.
• Participate in customer and supplier design reviews and provide technical consultation throughout the design cycle.
• Manage opportunities from concept through production, ensuring successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Deliver technical presentations, workshops, and product training sessions for customers and internal sales teams.
• Identify and track strategic design opportunities while leveraging supplier resources to maximize success.
• Analyze market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activities to provide valuable business insights.
• Act as a trusted advisor by creating technical sales tools, presentations, and solution proposals.
• Maintain and enhance technical certifications through continuous learning and training.
• Collaborate closely with account managers, inside sales teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical sales, application engineering, field application engineering, or semiconductor solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Analog and Power Management Solutions, including semiconductors and related applications.
• Proven background in technical business development and customer-facing solution selling.
• Solid understanding of product lifecycles, system architectures, and total cost considerations.
• Experience supporting customers through the complete design cycle, from concept to production.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written).
• German language skills are considered an advantage.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently within the assigned region.
• Valid EU work authorization.

Personal Skills

• A strong relationship builder who can engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Customer-focused with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing your territory independently.
• Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven.
• Passionate about technology and continuous learning.

What We Offer

• Continuous professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.
• Participation in exciting and innovative projects within a supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary package including a company car for both business and private use.
• Flexible hybrid working model with one office day per week in Breda.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including additional vacation days based on years of service and special leave arrangements.
• Comprehensive health insurance and group accident insurance.
• Attractive reward and recognition programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A dynamic and growing multinational environment with short communication lines and quick decision-making.
• An open, informal, and collaborative culture where initiative and independence are valued.
• A workplace built on Avnet's core values: Integrity, Customer Focus, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Innovation.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are passionate about semiconductor technologies, thrive in a customer-facing environment, and enjoy helping customers transform ideas into successful products, we would love to hear from you.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.