Product Applications Engineer

Nexperia; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia is seeking a Product Application Engineer to drive design-win efforts, develop demos, and support customers across consumer, industrial, and automotive markets. The role emphasizes strong technical writing, presentations, and collaboration with global teams.

The candidate will create evaluation boards, user guides, and reference designs while engaging in competitive analysis and troubleshooting in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Deep understanding of analog ICs and customer design challenges.
• Strong customer-facing communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in debugging and using standard lab equipment.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.
• Experience with Altium Designer and Oxygen is preferred.
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design-win (DWIN) efforts for new products by developing application solutions.
• Develop demos and present at trade shows to expand customer engagement and strengthen industry networks.
• Support the Electrical Engineering Forum by providing solutions to complex customer application challenges.
• Create user guides, test procedures, and evaluation boards (EVBs) to support new product launches.
• Develop application notes that clearly communicate product value propositions and ease customer adoption.
• Perform competitor analysis and bench testing to compare product performance and positioning.
• Build a strong understanding of customer needs across consumer, industrial, and automotive markets to deliver effective application solutions.
• Develop application notes and reference designs to support future design-win opportunities.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Presentation

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering (Bachelors/Masters)

Tools

Altium Designer

Oxygen

Job description

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 13,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

Product Application Engineer (PAE)

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. We form a global network of talent, with passion and performance, perseverance and professionalism. Join TeamNexperia and become part of a leading company that supports, rewards and challenges you equally, in a dynamic environment, working for world-class results.

The Principal Applications Engineer is a key contributor to both product development and customer support. This role requires a strong customer-first focus, with responsibility for developing hardware and software tools that simplify product adoption, improve ease of use, and enhance the overall customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design-win (DWIN) efforts for new products by developing application solutions.
• Develop demos and present at trade shows to expand customer engagement and strengthen industry networks.
• Support the Electrical Engineering Forum by providing solutions to complex customer application challenges.
• Create user guides, test procedures, and evaluation boards (EVBs) to support new product launches.
• Develop application notes that clearly communicate product value propositions and ease customer adoption.
• Perform competitor analysis and bench testing to compare product performance and positioning.
• Build a strong understanding of customer needs across consumer, industrial, and automotive markets to deliver effective application solutions.
• Develop application notes and reference designs to support future design-win opportunities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Solid technical background with deep understanding of analog ICs and the challenges customers may encounter when designing them into applications.
• Strong customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent presentation and technical writing skills
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in debugging, validating, and demonstrating solutions using standard lab equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a global and cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer and Oxygen, preferred
• Flexible to travel 15% of the time

Nexperia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Nexperia's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, TeamNexperian’s activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.