Field Application Engineer (Plano, TX & Fremont, CA)

STEPS Talent; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

STEPS Talent seeks a Field Application Engineer to help customers adopt optimized DC/DC converter solutions. The engineer will bridge customers, sales, and engineering to win designs, tailor power solutions, and accelerate product adoption.

Required: a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years (BS) or 1–3 years (MS) of relevant experience, plus hands-on field applications or solutions engineering experience. Strong communication and multi-project management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Core Expertise: Strong background in DC/DC converters and power electronics

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for DC/DC converter applications, supporting customer design and integration
• Partner with sales, product, and engineering teams to develop and position solutions that meet customer requirements
• Engage with OEM/ODM customers early in the design cycle to drive design-ins
• Translate customer needs into product specifications and system-level solutions
• Provide technical training and develop training materials for internal teams and partners
• Coordinate with HQ and manufacturing teams (primarily in Asia) to track project progress
• Support system validation, testing, and implementation activities
• Monitor market trends and recommend new application opportunities
• Identify risks and proactively communicate issues to stakeholders

Skills

DC/DC converters

Power electronics

Customer-facing skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Solution engineering

Education

BS Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years experience

MS Electrical Engineering with 1–3 years experience

Field applications / solutions engineering experience

Data center hardware and power systems knowledge

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

The Field Application Engineer (FAE) supports customer design wins by providing technical expertise, particularly in DC/DC converter solutions. This role bridges customers, sales teams, and engineering to deliver optimized power solutions and accelerate product adoption.

Must Have Skills

• 2. Customer-Facing FAE / Solutions Engineering
• 3. OEM/ODM Design-In / Design-Win
• 4. Data Center Hardware + Power Systems
• 5. Cross-Functional Technical Execution

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for DC/DC converter applications, supporting customer design and integration
• Partner with sales, product, and engineering teams to develop and position solutions that meet customer requirements
• Engage with OEM/ODM customers early in the design cycle to drive design-ins
• Translate customer needs into product specifications and system-level solutions
• Provide technical training and develop training materials for internal teams and partners
• Coordinate with HQ and manufacturing teams (primarily in Asia) to track project progress
• Support system validation, testing, and implementation activities
• Monitor market trends and recommend new application opportunities
• Identify risks and proactively communicate issues to stakeholders

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Core Expertise: Strong background in DC/DC converters and power electronics

Education & Experience

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years of relevant experience, OR
• MS in Electrical Engineering with 1–3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in field applications, solutions engineering, or similar customer-facing technical roles
• Knowledge of data center hardware and power systems
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated and results-driven mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong presentation and customer-facing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (including overnight travel)