Allegro MicroSystems

Global Director, Field Applications Engineering (FAE)

Allegro MicroSystems • $160K — $200K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in Field Applications Engineering, both pre- and post-sales.
  • 7+ years in leadership, managing large, global technical teams.
  • Experience in the semiconductor industry is essential.
  • Demonstrated success in handling multi-regional technical teams with diverse practices.
  • Proven ability in closing design-win opportunities in high-reliability markets such as automotive or industrial.
  • Strong leadership skills with influence at senior executive levels.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute a global strategy for the FAE organization aligned with corporate goals.
  • Establish a commitment to technical excellence that sets Allegro apart in its markets.
  • Drive the efficient deployment of technical resources to high-priority accounts worldwide.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing, globally distributed team of FAEs.
  • Cultivate relationships with regional sales leadership, integrating FAEs into account management plans.
  • Develop regional technical leaders and ensure effective succession planning.
  • Oversee the coordination of technical resources to facilitate complex, global customer projects.

Benefits

  • Continuous learning and mentorship opportunities within a best-in-class support organization.
  • Global travel opportunities to engage with teams and customers in various regions.
  • A collaborative work culture promoting the 'One Allegro' philosophy.
  • Access to technical training initiatives that enhance professional development and product readiness.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

As Allegro's Director of Worldwide Field Application Engineering, you will be responsible for leading the company's global FAE organization to drive technical solutions, maximize customer design wins, and ensure technical expertise is scaled globally across all regions. You will be a strategic leader who ensures optimal customer assistance and accelerates socket identification to drive revenue growth.


What You Will Do
Strategic Leadership
  • Create and implement an operating strategy for the global FAE organization to align with corporate goals, regional sales strategies, and customer success initiatives
  • Establish a vision for technical excellence that differentiates Allegro in the automotive and industrial semiconductor markets
  • Drive the "One Allegro" philosophy by ensuring technical resources are deployed efficiently across high-priority global accounts
  • Build, train, and develop a high-performing, globally distributed team of FAEs, ensuring technical expertise and capability are scaled across all regions (North America, Europe, Japan, Korea)
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and mentorship to maintain a best-in-class technical support organization
  • Build strong relationships with regional sales leadership and ensure FAE teams are integrated as strategic partners in regional account management and growth plans
  • Identify and develop regional technical leaders capable of operating independently while aligned to global strategy; build bench strength for succession planning
  • Coordinate technical resource allocation and expertise sharing across regions to support complex, multi-regional customer projects and accelerate deal closure
  • Partner closely with each Product Business Unit leadership to ensure FAE strategy aligns with product roadmaps, go-to-market plans, and revenue forecasts
  • Lead technical training initiatives for sales teams, channel partners, and customers; ensure readiness on new products, capabilities, and best practices
  • Serve as a bridge between field-based technical experts and corporate technical strategy, ensuring field insights shape innovation and product development

 

What You Will Bring
Required Experience & Expertise
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in pre- and post-sales Field Applications Engineering
  • Minimum 7+ years of hands-on leadership experience building, developing, and managing large, globally distributed technical teams
  • Demonstrated semiconductor industry experience
  • Proven track record of successfully managing technical teams across multiple regions and cultures with different business practices and customer requirements
  • Track record of identifying, developing, and closing design-win and design-in opportunities in automotive, industrial, or similar high-reliability markets
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders (C-suite, Board) and drive alignment across different functional groups and regions
  • Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation); ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences (engineers, business leaders, customers, analysts)
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to navigate complex, ambiguous situations and drive to resolution
  • Data-driven approach to decision-making with experience in sales funnel analysis, technical performance reporting, and business intelligence

 

 

Personal Attributes
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a focus on execution and results
  • Willingness and ability to travel globally to support regional operations (20-30% travel, including quarterly visits to Europe, Japan, and Korea)
  • Proactive mindset with demonstrated ability to anticipate customer needs and market changes
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple regions and functions

 

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field; advanced degree (Master's or MBA) preferred
  • Previous experience at a semiconductor company with automotive/industrial focus
  • Executive presence and track record of influence at C-suite level
  • Experience with SAP, Salesforce, or other enterprise systems

 

 

About Allegro MicroSystems

Allegro MicroSystems is a leading global designer, developer, fabless manufacturer, and marketer of sensor integrated circuits (ICs) and application-specific analog power ICs enabling emerging technologies and powering the world’s most innovative products. The company’s diverse product portfolio provides efficient and reliable solutions for the automotive, communications, computing, consumer, industrial, LED lighting, medical, and power management markets. Allegro’s headquarters are in Manchester, New Hampshire (USA) with design, applications, and sales support centers located worldwide. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market since 2019.
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