Senior Field Application Engineer

Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) in San Jose is seeking a Senior Field Application Engineer to lead a small team and act as the technical bridge between our Asia Engineering group and EV/Energy customers. You will own technical success for high‑power charging modules and integrated widget modules, coordinating design, DFM, and validation through NPI programs.

The role requires 5+ years in FAE or related areas, strong GD&T knowledge, and excellent communication with customers and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in FAE, tech support or module design.
• Experience with GD&T and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication with customers and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical bridge between Asia Engineering team and customers.
• Lead a small team and ensure technical success of EV charging modules.
• Deliver design, DFM and validation deliverables through NPI programs.
• Coordinate with customer and Asia teams to resolve issues on time.

Skills

FAE experience

GD&T

EV charging

Powertrain modules

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

CATIA

Pro/E

SolidWorks

Job description

Responsibilities

FIT is looking for a Senior Field Application Engineer to join our San Jose office and majorly assist in engineering projects at EV/Energy accounts. This position will lead a small team to serve as the primary technical bridge between the Asia Engineering team and the customers. You will be responsible for the technical success of our high‑power charging modules and integrated widget modules projects, ensuring seamless integration into next‑generation EV. This includes technical communication with customers and factory engineers about the specifications & design features, and design/DFM/validation deliverables through NPI programs. Also, the candidate needs to provide technical support in the projects and coordinate with teams between customer and Asia team to identify issues and resolve them in time. We look for candidates to be accountable for customer satisfaction, relationship management, problem solving, team management, and productive communication in cross‑function teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in FAE, technical support, or mechanical/electrical module design roles, GD&T, manufacturing process, FACA. Experiences with EV charging, & powertrain modules A plus.
• Preferred familiarity with EV charging, communication protocol, module ME design, connector and cable assembly with related standards.
• Possess excellent communication skills with customers for the technical information exchange and result delivery, both verbal and technical writing, and ability to translate "engineering speak" into business value.
• Act as the high‑level technical expert on all design activities and lead FACA for assigned products among customers and ODM, CM, and EMS subcontractors, and internally.
• Good management skills in collaborating with cross‑function teams or members in the NPI projects to track all items for on‑time delivery and provide assistance actively.
• Understanding and experience in manufacturing processes (Injection molding/Stamping/Die‑casting/Top‑Level Assembly).
• Ability to read and apply GD&T according to ASME/ISO standards.
• Technical skill preferred: Catia, Pro‑E, Solid Works, etc.
• Good analytical & problem‑solving skills.
• Must be self‑motivated, self‑disciplined, and think strategically.
• Willing to travel globally up to 20% annually.
• Language preferred: English and Chinese/Mandarin.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science discipline, or equivalent experience with a track record of proven success. Master’s a plus.

EEO Statement

FIT is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.