Field Application Engineer

MEA Energy; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Electronics is seeking a Field Application Engineer in Raleigh, NC to provide hands-on support for customer circuit design and system development. You will deliver design guidance, troubleshooting, and training to sales teams, while coordinating with regional and product marketing teams on demand creation initiatives.

A hybrid work model is offered with travel as needed. The role requires 5–8 years in embedded design across MCU/firmware, analog and power conversion, with a BSEE or higher

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/computer engineering required; master's preferred.
• 5–8 years of embedded system design experience across two areas.
• Experience with 8/16-bit MCUs and 32-bit ARM MCU/MPU designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support and early-stage system solution consultation to assigned customers.
• Deliver design guidance, troubleshooting, and issue resolution throughout the design lifecycle.
• Train and guide sales teams to maximize ROI on demand creation activities.
• Execute programs that strengthen customer and manufacturer relationships.
• Support suppliers through seminars, site training, and marketing programs.
• Apply engineering expertise to position supplier products with design engineers.
• Drive revenue growth by aligning technical solutions with customer needs.
• Document customer activity through CRM entries.

Skills

Embedded systems design

MCU/MPU firmware

Analog signal design

Power conversion design

Customer-facing / presentations

Education

BSEE / BS in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

MSEE preferred

Job description

About the Role

As a Field Application Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive technical support for customer circuit design and system development.

You will actively engage in customer presentations, introduce strategic supplier products, and deliver technical sales training to both customers and regional sales teams. Through initiatives such as lunch & learns, workshops, webcasts, and other forums, you will help elevate technical expertise across the organization.

Working closely with the Regional Director, Strategic Account Managers (SAMs), and Product Marketing teams, you will develop and execute impactful demand creation programs—driving sales growth and expanding customer relationships for Future Electronics and our strategic suppliers within your assigned region.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Provide hands-on support and early-stage system solution consultation to assigned customers
• Deliver design guidance, troubleshooting, debugging, and issue resolution throughout the customer’s design and development lifecycle
• Train and guide sales teams with varying levels of technical expertise to maximize efficiency and ROI on demand creation activities
• Execute programs that strengthen and leverage customer and manufacturer relationships
• Support suppliers through seminars, customer-site training, technical sales initiatives, and marketing programs
• Apply your engineering expertise to develop and execute business strategies that effectively position supplier products with key design engineers
• Drive accelerated revenue growth by aligning technical solutions with customer needs
• Document customer activity through CRM entries

We’re Looking for Someone With

• BSEE / BS in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering required; MSEE preferred
• 5–8 years of progressive embedded system design experience in at least two of the following areas:
• 8/16-bit microcontroller hardware/firmware design
• 32-bit / ARM MCU/MPU hardware/firmware design
• Analog signal chain design
• Power conversion design (AC/DC and DC/DC)

Why Join Us

At Future Electronics, we take a holistic approach to employee wellness. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive health and dental benefits, corporate employees enjoy access to:

• Medical coverage through the United Healthcare Choice Plus Plan
• Telemedicine and virtual medical visit coverage
• Prescription coverage through Express Scripts
• Two dental plan options with Delta Dental of MA
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability benefits
• Supplemental life insurance
• Long‑term disability coverage

We also embrace a hybrid work model, combining the value of in‑person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work.