Field Applications Engineer - Local To The Boston/New England Area

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. in the Boston area is seeking a Field Applications Engineer with a strong background in embedded processing.

You will lead the technical interface with strategic customers, partnering with Sales to drive design-ins across Renesas MCU/MPU portfolios. The role requires 5+ years in ARM/MCU embedded design, proficiency with RTOS/Linux tools, and effective customer communication to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of ARM or MCU-based embedded processing design experience.
• Strong proficiency with RTOS/Linux-based embedded systems and development tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical interface for customers, supporting MCU/MPU and connectivity products.
• Partner with Sales to define and implement embedded processing strategy at accounts.
• Determine customer requirements and recommend products, solutions, and services.
• Help develop new business by gathering feedback and market trends.
• Manage and drive issue escalations with internal engineering for rapid resolution.
• Provide clear program updates to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Product Line, Marketing, and Sales Enablement for feedback.

Skills

5+ years embedded processing

ARM/MCU design

RTOS/Linux development tools

Hardware design for MCU

Customer-facing communication

English communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Field Applications Engineer (FAE) with a background in Embedded Processing products to join our team in the Boston area and support strategic customers in New England. This person will partner with the Sales team to achieve design-in targets for the complete Renesas product portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead technical interface for customers, providing exceptional support for Renesas' MCU, MPU, and Connectivity products.
• Partner closely with Sales to help define and implement the sales strategy for embedded processing products at assigned accounts from discovery through production.
• Determine customer requirements and expectations and proactively recommend products, solutions, and services needed to develop their end user applications.
• Help develop new business by collecting customer feedback and market trends to identify areas for product/solution development and improvement.
• Manage and drive issue escalations with internal engineering teams to ensure rapid, high-quality resolution.
• Provide clear and actionable program updates to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Product Line, Marketing, and Sales Enablement teams to provide customer-driven product feedback and influence future roadmaps.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with ARM and/or proprietary MCU-based embedded processing design.
• Strong proficiency in embedded processor project design and debug using development tools for RTOS and Linux-based embedded systems.
• Good understanding of hardware design and schematic related to MCU.
• Demonstrated ability to interface directly with customers on complex technical topics, supporting design engineers through project discovery, part selection, and solution implementation through production.
• Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to varied audiences.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Renesas MCU/MPU products or similar semiconductor products.
• Experience with wireless connectivity products supporting BLE, Wi-FI, and NFC .
• Experience in embedded AI/ML applications.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $90,000 - $132,000. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world-leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.