Lead Field Applications Engineer Manager – Electronics & PCBA

ICONNEXION ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5-day work week

Exposure to regional projects across 5

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

iConnexion is seeking a Field Application Engineer Manager (FAE Manager) to lead our Penang-based FAE team and drive design-in opportunities across consumer, automotive, and industrial markets. You will oversee all field applications activities, mentor FAEs, manage customer and supplier relationships, and ensure successful delivery of technical solutions in a fast-paced, customer-facing leadership role.

This position requires hands-on technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Field Application Engineering or application/design engineering, preferably in semiconductors, connectors, modules, or PCBA.
• Proven experience in leading a technical team or managing multiple FAEs.
• Strong knowledge of electronics design, embedded systems, analog/digital circuits, and electromechanical applications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally to support customer projects.
• Experience in customer-facing roles, technical sales support, or account management is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with design-in, prototyping, and mass production support.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Field Application Engineers (FAEs) to achieve customer satisfaction and technical design-in success.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex customer projects and advanced electronic applications.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and supplier teams to identify customer needs and propose tailored solutions.
• Oversee the design-in process, from customer requirements, prototyping, evaluation, to mass production.
• Conduct technical presentations, workshops, and training for customers and internal teams.
• Develop and implement strategic account management plans, ensuring long-term partnerships with key customers.
• Monitor market trends, competitor technologies, and customer roadmaps to inform product positioning and FAE strategy.
• Manage resource allocation, project prioritization, and performance metrics for the FAE team.

Skills

Electronics design

Embedded systems

Analog circuits

Team leadership

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Electronics or EE degree

Job description

iConnexion is seeking a Field Application Engineer Manager (FAE Manager) to lead our Penang-based FAE team and drive design-in opportunities across consumer, automotive, and industrial markets. You will oversee all field applications activities, mentor FAEs, manage customer and supplier relationships, and ensure successful delivery of technical solutions in a fast-paced, customer-facing leadership role.

This position requires hands-on technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the