NXP Semiconductors

Field Application Engineer - Microcontrollers

NXP Semiconductors$90K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years in development engineering or applications support for microcontroller-based embedded systems.
  • Proficient in C and C++, with a proven track record in developing embedded firmware.
  • Knowledge of SoC hardware interfaces including Ethernet, MIPI, USB, and UART.
  • Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and analyze data for effective solutions.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.
  • Bonus: Familiarity with ARM Cortex processors and AI model development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and present cross-functional system solutions meeting customer needs.
  • Identify opportunities, support software bring-up, and review PCB designs.
  • Lead root cause analysis and drive resolution with internal teams and customers.
  • Manage cross-functional projects to ensure timely completion as per customer expectations.
  • Conduct technical training for customers and colleagues on relevant products.
  • Provide feedback to engineering teams to influence future product design.
  • Foster collaboration across R&D, marketing, and sales for customer objectives.

Benefits

  • Ongoing training and mentorship from industry leaders.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects pushing technological boundaries.
  • Building long-term relationships with colleagues in various departments.
  • Access to cutting-edge resources and technology for product development.
Full Job Description

What to Expect

Join us to help build the next generation of intelligent devices—your work will directly influence how millions experience the world around us!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join our Customer Application Support team! You will serve in the critical capacity of engaging with a broad range of IoT, Industrial and Healthcare customers to support deployment of the latest silicon technology into the next generation of devices. You will join a diverse, passionate team that values creativity, open communication, and having fun while solving tough problems together developing leading-edge software & hardware solutions.

Apply now and let’s build something amazing together!

Your Role

  • Embedded software development expertise

    • Independent development and presentation of cross-functional system solutions including concepts, silicon design and validation plans designed to meet customer needs

    • Opportunity identification, software bring-up, bench build, software porting, custom pre-development, schematic & PCB design reviews

    • Issue root cause identification and driving resolution cross-functionally within the company and with customers as well as supply base partners

    • Disciplined project management of cross-functional enterprise plans to completion on time in accordance with customer expectations

    • Customer & NXP colleague technical training for products within scope of responsibility

  • Product Development Feedback: you will provide valuable guidance to NXP's engineering and product development teams, influencing the design of future product offerings

  • Training and Development: you will have access to ongoing training, mentorship from industry leaders, and opportunities to work on projects that push the boundaries of innovation.

  • Collaboration: you will build long-term relationships with FAE colleagues as well as other disciplines within the company including R&D, marketing, and sales as you work together to accomplish customer objectives

Core Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Equivalent

  • Minimum 5 years development engineering or applications support of microcontroller based embedded systems

  • Experience with C and C++ and a record of developing embedded firmware

  • Demonstrated knowledge of typical SoC hardware interfaces (Ethernet, MIPI, SDIO, LP DDR3/4, Quad/Octal SPI, USB, UART, SPI, I2C, I3C)

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, and strong interpersonal skills

  • Ability to personally troubleshoot technical issues, analyze data and schematics, and develop effective solutions

  • Willing to travel (up to 25%)

Bonus Skills

  • Knowledge of ARM Cortex processors

  • AI model development/deployment

  • Experience in IoT, Healthcare and Industrial electronics and software development

  • Familiarity with security - secure boot, data encryption, lifecycle management

  • Experience using Real-Time OS systems: FreeRTOS and Zephyr

  • Firsthand knowledge of graphics and video subsystems and related software drivers

  • Experience as a Field Application Engineer

About NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a Dutch semiconductor manufacturer with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company employs approximately 31,000 people in more than 35 countries, including 11,200 engineers in 33 countries. NXP reported revenue of $8.88 billion in 2020. The company's products are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. NXP is the co-inventor of near field communication (NFC) technology along with Sony and supplies NFC chip sets that enable mobile payments, as well as secure access to cars and buildings.
Learn more about NXP Semiconductors
Size
31,000 employees
Market Cap
$39.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$52 million
Founded
1953
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$8.6 billion
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