Field Applications Engineer

Würth Elektronik Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Würth Elektronik eiSos in the United States—remote setup—seeks a Field Applications Engineer to translate requirements into practical component and application solutions. You will support design-in projects through production and foster long-term customer relationships through training and collaboration.

You will travel 20–40% regionally and internationally as needed, provide expert technical support, and partner with FAEs and FSEs at semiconductor partners to drive design wins.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites to build strong customer relationships and provide hands-on support for product applications.
• Support customers through all design phases from component selection to production.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations, training, and seminars for customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with internal departments and international colleagues for coordinated support.
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events.

Skills

Technical communication

Client-facing

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Presentation tools

Job description

Location: United States - Remote
Department: Field Application Engineering
Employment type: Full-time

Creating Together – as an Field Applications Engineer

At Würth Elektronik eiSos, we enable success by partnering with the electronics industry. As one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of electronic and electromechanical components, we combine a broad product portfolio with technical expertise, reliable availability, and service that delivers more than you expect.

As a Field Applications Engineer, you are a trusted technical partner for our customers throughout the product lifecycle. You translate requirements into practical component and application solutions, support design-in projects through production, and strengthen long-term customer relationships through personal consultation, training, and collaboration.

Your responsibilities

• Visit customer sites to build strong customer relationships, answer technical questions, and provide hands-on support for product applications.
• Support customers throughout all design phases—from component selection and evaluation through qualification and series production.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships through visits, telephone and video meetings, technical seminars, and other customer-facing activities.
• Provide technical support to our outside sales staff, enabling them to advise customers confidently and deliver coordinated, solution-oriented support.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments and international colleagues to provide coordinated, solution-oriented support.
• Identify and communicate critical customer requirements, application challenges, and market trends to management, Product Management, and Product Definition Engineering.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations, training sessions, product demonstrations, and seminars for customers and internal teams.
• Provide expert technical support for electronic components and basic technical support for electromechanical components, including documentation, data requests, and application-related questions.
• Represent Würth Elektronik eiSos at trade shows, conferences, and industry events while continuously expanding your knowledge of technologies and market developments.
• Build and maintain close relationships with Field Application Engineers (FAEs) and Field Sales Engineers (FSEs) at semiconductor partners in the region to support customer‑specific design wins.
• Actively contribute to regional, national, and international conferences, workshops, and activities connected to the eiSos Technical Academy.

Travel

• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites (20–40%), including approximately 10–15 weeks of domestic travel and 1–4 weeks of international travel (Europe and/or Asia) per year.

Your profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Communications Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification.
• Practical experience in application engineering, field applications, technical sales, hardware development, or a related customer‑facing technical role.
• Sound understanding of electronic components and their applications; knowledge of electromechanical components is an advantage.
• Ability to analyze technical requirements, communicate complex topics clearly, and develop customer‑oriented solutions.
• Confident presentation and training skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and a collaborative, reliable working style.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the region to visit customers, partners, and industry events.
• Very good communication skills in English; additional regional language skills are an advantage.
• Proficiency with common digital communication and presentation tools.

What you can expect

• A customer‑focused role with meaningful influence on innovative electronics projects from concept to production.
• Close collaboration with experienced technical experts, sales teams, product management, and international colleagues.
• A culture built on partnership, knowledge sharing, curiosity, and responsibility.
• Opportunities to expand your technical and professional expertise through training, conferences, and the eiSos Technical Academy.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to sustainable customer relationships and successful design‑ins.
• We offer a full benefit package that includes Basic Life, Vision, and Short and Long Term Disability provided by the Company at no cost to you. Medical, Dental, Additional Life Insurance and Vision insurance for employee and family, Identity Theft Protection, and Legal Services Benefit are available at group rates through payroll deduction. A 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending and Dependent Day Care Accounts are available. Benefits are available the first of the month following the hire date except for Short and Long Term Disability that have a 60-day waiting period.

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