Product Applications Engineer

nexperia; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia is seeking a Product Applications Engineer (PAE) to drive design-win opportunities and deliver robust application solutions for customers worldwide. You will develop demos, reference designs, and application notes, and collaborate across global teams to simplify product adoption and improve user experience.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware and software tool development, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 15% to engage with customers at various markets including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Strong customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent presentation and technical writing abilities.
• Solid debugging and validation skills with standard lab equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Willing to travel about 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support design-win efforts for new products by developing application solutions.
• Develop demos and present at trade shows to expand customer engagement.
• Provide solutions to complex customer application challenges.
• Create user guides, test procedures, and evaluation boards for new launches.
• Develop application notes that communicate product value and ease adoption.
• Perform competitor analysis and bench testing to compare performance.
• Build understanding of customer needs across consumer, industrial, and automotive markets.
• Develop application notes and reference designs to support future opportunities.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Presentation skills

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oxygen

Job description

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. Talk to us today and learn your true capabilities in an energetic company where you will develop and thrive, the Efficiency Company - Nexperia.

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.

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.