Field Application Engineer

LHH; California; On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a highly skilled Field Application Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge power technologies while expanding the company's presence in the automotive, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. You will play a pivotal role in driving market penetration and managing high-value customer relationships. With a clear path to management and a collaborative work environment, this position is perfect for those who possess both technical depth and business acumen. Join a team that values ethics, communication, and respect, and make a meaningful impact in your career.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid paternity leave

Pension plan

Child care support

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years in semiconductor business development or product management.
• Deep technical knowledge of discrete power devices like MOSFET and GaN.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for discrete power products and manage customer relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities in automotive and renewable energy sectors.

Skills

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management

Technical Communication

Market Analysis

Product Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Loren Trugerro, M.S in Organizational Psychology

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LHH Technology is seeking a highly skilled and emotionally intelligent Field Application Engineer for a global semiconductor leader specializing in discrete power technologies. This role is focused on expanding presence across the automotive, industrial, and renewable energy sectors by driving new market penetration, managing high-value customer relationships, and collaborating globally.

This is a high-visibility opportunity within a collaborative, globally aligned team. The position offers career mobility into management and is ideal for candidates who blend technical depth with strong business acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business strategy and forecasting efforts for discrete power products (MOSFET, SiC, GaN, and power diodes).
• Develop and maintain long-term customer relationships, acting as a liaison between U.S. customers and engineering teams.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within target industries: automotive, industrial, and renewable energy.
• Collaborate on pricing strategies and design-win initiatives to ensure competitiveness and technical alignment.
• Support field teams and distributors with product training, market updates, and technical positioning.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable insights for internal engineering and marketing teams.
• Conduct competitor analysis, market mapping, and trend evaluation to drive strategic product focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (BSEE or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor business development, field applications, or product management.
• Deep technical understanding of discrete power devices: MOSFET, SiC, GaN, and diodes.
• Industry experience with automotive, industrial, or renewable energy sectors; familiarity with AEC-Q100 or PPAP preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interfacing with both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; able to distill technical data for strategic presentations.
• Japanese language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including occasional international trips.

Salary Range: $125,000 – $165,000 base + Bonus

Travel: 10–25% across North America; occasional international travel (must be eligible without visa restrictions)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High Retention & Stability: Over 60% of employees have spent 10–40 years with the company.
• Global Visibility: Regular interaction with international teams.
• Strategic Growth Role: Power devices are a major product focus with long-term expansion goals.
• Career Mobility: Clear path into a future leadership role with strong executive support.
• Culture: Team-first, zero-politics environment with emphasis on ethics, communication, and respect.

Interested?

Apply now to partner with a legacy-driven company focused on cutting-edge power technologies and long-term career success. Contact [e-mail] to learn more or refer a qualified colleague.

Seniority level

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  Associate

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  Information Technology

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Tuition assistance

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Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

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