Field Application Engineer - Electronic Sensors

Standex Electronics; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Standex Electronics is seeking a Field Application Engineer – Sensors to support revenue growth through technical expertise and close customer engagement. The role combines technical sales support with hands-on application engineering, collaborating with Sales, Engineering, Marketing, and Product Management to turn customer requirements into qualified business opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in sensor-related applications, a strong electrical understanding, and the ability to

Qualifications

• BS degree, or equivalent, in a technical-related discipline.
• 8+ years in a Field Application Engineer, Applications Engineer, Technical Support, or similar customer-facing technical role.
• Experience supporting sensor-related applications.
• Senior-level ability to work independently, manage complex customer engagements, and coordinate cross-functional activities.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue growth by increasing sales and market share through technical expertise, customer engagement, and opportunity identification.
• Drive strategic growth initiatives within the relay product line.
• Develop new customers and products and identify new market opportunities for Standex Electronics competencies.
• Facilitate the technical exchange between the customer and Standex engineering teams.
• Provide technical sales support, opportunity qualification, Voice-of-Customer feedback, CRM updates, and customer visit reports.
• Support product customization and integration, troubleshooting, technical documentation, application notes, user manuals, and pre- and post-sales support.
• Identify and solve technical concerns for new business opportunities in the field.
• Understand and promote key technical capabilities of Standex Electronics to support customer engagement and drive strategic growth.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Product Management.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

CRM proficiency

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Field Application Engineer – Sensors is responsible for supporting revenue growth through technical expertise, customer engagement, opportunity identification, and reliable application support. This role functions as a hybrid technical sales/business development engineer and field application resource, partnering closely with customers, Sales, Engineering, Marketing, and Product Management to develop and support sensor-related opportunities. The FAE will serve as a competent technical partner, provide Voice-of-Customer feedback, and help turn technical customer requirements into well-qualified business opportunities.

What You’ll D

• oSupport revenue growth by increasing sales and market share through technical expertise, customer engagement, and opportunity identification
• .Drive strategic growth initiatives within the relay product line
• .Develop new customers and products and identify new market opportunities for Standex Electronics competencies
• .Facilitate the technical exchange between the customer and Standex engineering teams
• .Provide technical sales support, opportunity qualification, Voice-of-Customer feedback, CRM updates, and customer visit reports
• .Support product customization and integration, troubleshooting, technical documentation, application notes, user manuals, and pre- and post-sales support
• .Identify and solve technical concerns for new business opportunities in the field
• .Understand and promote key technical capabilities of Standex Electronics to support customer engagement and drive strategic growth
• .Lead cross-functional initiatives and coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Product Management
• .Manage project timelines, technical deliverables, and customer commitments to support application milestones
• .Facilitate collaboration across sites and functions to ensure customer requirements are clearly understood and addressed
• .Participate in technical sales presentations, customer meetings, trainings, and product/application discussions with new and existing customers
• .Provide input toward new products and new markets to support long-term growth
• .Support KPI-driven performance measures, including funnel value, lead qualification metrics, RFQ turnaround time, quote hit rate, bookings, and margin performance
• .Promote a positive image of Standex Electronics to customers and the industry in the region
• .Provide leadership to constantly improve Standex Electronics customer-based cultures

What You’ll Bri

• ng
  BS degree, or equivalent, in a technical-related discipli
• ne.8+ years in a Field Application Engineer, Applications Engineer, Technical Support, or similar customer-facing technical ro
• le.Experience supporting sensor-related applicatio
• ns.Senior-level ability to work independently, manage complex customer engagements, and coordinate cross-functional activi
• ty.Strong understanding of electrical schematics, circuits, troubleshooting, product integration, and test equipme
• nt.Experience providing pre-sales and post-sales technical support, opportunity qualification, customer presentations, and customer visi
• ts.Ability to translate technical customer needs into well-qualified business opportuniti
• es.Ability to travel 3

0%. What We V

• alue
  BS degree in Electrical Enginee
• ring.Relay design and application experience highly prefe
• rred.Demonstrated strong technical leadership and analytical sk
• ills.Demonstrated ability to create a technical sales strategy to support top-line sales gr
• owth.Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and coordinating with sales, marketing, engineering, and product management t
• eams.Experience developing or supporting technical documentation, application notes, user manuals, and customer-facing technical con
• tent.Strong direct and interactive computer skills, including Microsoft products and CRM sys
• tems.Customer-focused communication style with the ability to build credibility with engineering, commercial, and product stakehol