Senior Application Engineer - Signal Chain Systems

Nexperia

Netherlands

Remote

EUR 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Nexperia in Nijmegen seeks a Principal Application Engineer for BG IC Solutions to bridge product teams and Tier-1 customers, shaping validation strategies and acting as the technical contact for portfolio products.

You will define system-level validation, translate market needs into specs, develop reference designs and training, and support silicon and board-level activities across automotive, industrial, and consumer domains.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
8–10 years of experience in application engineering, system design, or IC validation.
Strong analog hardware and interface/voltage translator knowledge.
Experience in semiconductor product development within Automotive, Industrial, or Consumer domains.
Customer-focused mindset with ability to work effectively in global teams.
Proven ability to mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership.
Knowledge of high-speed board design, signal integrity, and transmission lines.
Hands-on experience with PCB design tools and lab equipment (oscilloscopes, analyzers).
Proficiency in simulation tools such as ADS, SPICE, or similar.
Experience with scripting tools like Python or LabVIEW is a plus.
Experience in silicon validation under extreme and boundary conditions.
Familiarity with communication interfaces such as I2C, I3C, and SPI.
Strong communication skills with ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Define system-level validation requirements for signal chain products.
Provide expert technical support to Tier-1 customers, including complex issue resolution.
Translate market trends and customer needs into detailed technical specifications.
Evaluate competitor solutions and define performance benchmarks.
Articulate product value through clear technical differentiation.
Support design-in activities with customers, FAEs, and sales teams.
Design and develop evaluation boards and reference platforms.
Contribute to datasheet reviews for accuracy and system alignment.
Participate in silicon validation, identifying edge cases and performance limits.
Develop reference designs for key applications.
Deliver technical training to customers, partners, and internal teams.
Create application notes and technical documentation.
Support industry events, demos, and technical collateral development.