Avnet

Field Application Engineer

Avnet$155K — $190K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience relevant to technical sales and engineering.
  • BSEE degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong understanding of MCU/MPU technology.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware/software development processes.
  • Ability to analyze competitive landscapes and develop win strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Qualify new sales opportunities through research and customer engagement.
  • Analyze customer business models and decision criteria for tailored solutions.
  • Develop strategies to distinguish customer products using supplier technology.
  • Assess the competitive environment and effectively position supplier solutions.
  • Present tailored solutions aligning customer needs with supplier offerings.
  • Collaborate with technical and sales teams to enhance customer impact.
  • Track metrics to improve demand creation initiatives.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off.
  • 401K and pension plan participation.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid holidays and family support benefits.
  • Educational assistance and employee development resources.
  • Employee wellness initiatives and mentorship programs.
Full Job Description

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Job Description

Who We Are

Avnet's team of Field Application Engineers (FAEs) and Technical Sales Engineers (TSEs)  help startups and established OEM companies adopt the latest technologies required to differentiate their products, get to market quick, and disrupt industries.

In partnership with our suppliers, we are enabling customers to develop products that will change the world - from autonomous vehicles to consumer drones and more.

We do Demand Creation for our suppliers by advocating their New Products to our OEM design engineer customers.

Who You Are

You are passionate about technology, love helping people, and seek to learn, grow, and be challenged in a fast-paced technical sales environment.  Combining engineering expertise with business acumen is where your talents come alive. Working with a committed, supportive team in a collaborative environment is where you reach your full potential.

What You Will Do

You will develop and grow our supplier’s business by engaging with emerging startups and established key OEM customers to do Demand Creation for the suppliers on our line card.  You will work to understand how our customer's end products can be differentiated by leveraging the unique value of our supplier’s new products.  This FAE role requires MCU and/or MPU experience and knowledge.  This specific role will be responsible for promoting and supporting MCU’s and MPU’s from our suppliers.   You will be educated on the features and benefits of our suppliers’ products and then be expected to advocate those products to our OEM customers to win design sockets.

Responsibilities

  • Qualify new opportunities through a combination of research and customer interactions

  • Understand the customer’s business model, cost constraints, design goals, and decision criteria

  • Develop win strategies that leverage unique supplier MCU/MPU technology to differentiate the customers' end product

  • Determine the competitive landscape and how to position our supplier’s solutions effectively

  • Present solutions that align customer requirements with our supplier’s industry leading devices, tools, IP, and partner ecosystem

  • Collaborate with Avnet technical and sales teams to maximize Avnet's impact with the customer

  • Track and report metrics that measure and improve demand creation metrics

  • Develop, maintain, and grow Avnet's relationship as technology partner with both customers and suppliers

Job Qualifications

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience

  • HW Design experience

  • Understanding of system block diagrams for target verticals, including MCU/MPU/CPU, memory, power, timing, sensors, protection, communication and other IC devices.

  • Desire to do technical sales in a customer facing role

  • Some familiarity with embedded systems and/or datacenter architectures

  • Understanding of the hardware and software development process

  • Familiar with startup lifecycle from raising funds to product launch

  • Strong leadership, organization, time management, and business strategic planning skills

  • Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, written) and experience delivering technical presentations with proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

  • Self-motivated and drive to attain demand creation goals and quotas

Work Experience:

  • Typically 5+ years with BSEE or equivalent.


Education and Certification(s):

  • BSEE degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.


Distinguishing Characteristics:

  • Position requires the ability to regularly travel to customers within Northern California and N. Nevada, but focused on the Bay Area OEMs.

Pay and Benefits: 

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  • $155,000 - 190,000  total compensation range 

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What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

  • Generous Paid Time Off

  • 401K and Pension Plan

  • Paid Holidays

  • Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

  • Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

  • Education Assistance

  • Employee Development Resources

  • Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

About Avnet

Avnet is a global technology solutions provider with an extensive ecosystem delivering design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers at every stage of the product lifecycle. We transform ideas into intelligent solutions, reducing the time, cost and complexities of bringing products to market. For nearly a century, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Learn more about Avnet at www.avnet.com.

Avnet Careers

Join Avnet, a global leader in electronic components and services, where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. We offer a world of opportunities for both seasoned professionals and those just beginning their careers. At Avnet, we believe in nurturing talent and providing our team members with the opportunities they need to become industry leaders.

Work You’ll Do

At Avnet, every job is a chance to grow and innovate. We are committed to helping the world's most ambitious companies achieve their digital transformation goals. Our team is at the forefront of the technological sector, driving innovation and excellence in everything from supply chain management to design and manufacturing solutions.

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Innovative Work

Avnet encourages a culture of innovation and leadership, where your ideas can help shape the future of technology. Work alongside over 15,000 dedicated professionals globally, at the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation.

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Size
14,500 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$76.2 million
Founded
1921
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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