Senior Field Applications Engineer

Pacer Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Field Applications Engineer to join their North American Sales team. This role requires 5+ years of sales engineering experience, strong communication abilities, and technical expertise to guide customers in product selection and optimization. Candidates should have a BSEE or equivalent degree and a willingness to travel for on-site support. The position offers a direct hire opportunity with Monday to Friday shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a sales engineering role.
• Experience in UPS, Solid State Lighting, Metering, Appliances or similar.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% for on-site customer support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to customers on product selection.
• Perform detailed bench work to test solutions for customers.
• Present product benefits to various audience sizes.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and laboratory skills

Ability to interface with customers

Education

BSEE or equivalent

MSEE or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Title: Senior Field Applications Engineer

Location: San Jose CA

Duration : Direct Hire

Shift: Mon – Fri 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM PST

Job Responsibilities:

We are currently looking to add a talented Senior Field Applications Engineer to our North American Sales team based in the Western US region. To be successful in this role, candidates must have a strong desire to help other engineers achieve the maximum performance and benefit from our products. As the technical lead in the sales organization within the region, customers will look to you for guidance choosing the right products and for help with optimizing the implementation. You must also have strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and of course, superior technical skills. You must also possess the willingness to perform detailed bench work to breadboard and test solutions for customers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to interface with customers on the telephone
• Ability to present product benefits to large and small groups
• Strong analytical and laboratory skills

Requirements:

• BSEE or equivalent; MSEE or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in a sales engineering role
• Experience in one of the following end markets: UPS, Solid State Lighting, Metering, Appliances, Cell
• Phone chargers, Industrial controls, Notebook or PC Power Supplies preferred
• Prior experience as an FAE for semiconductor products used in power conversion applications preferred
• Working knowledge of EMI and Safety standards
• Willingness to travel up to 40% within region for on-site customer support