Nexperia

Principal Applications Engineer

Nexperia$120K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Solid technical background in analog ICs and their application challenges.
  • Strong customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
  • Familiarity with Altium Designer and Oxygen preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support design-win efforts by developing application solutions.
  • Develop demos and present at trade shows to enhance customer engagement.
  • Provide solutions for complex customer application challenges in the Electrical Engineering Forum.
  • Create user guides, test procedures, and evaluation boards for new product launches.
  • Develop application notes that communicate product value propositions.
  • Conduct competitor analysis and bench testing for performance comparison.
  • Build understanding of customer needs across various markets to deliver effective application solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to directly influence product development and customer experience.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology and significant industry players.
  • Potential for involvement in trade shows and public presentations.
  • Flexibility for travel, enabling broader industry exposure.
  • Collaboration in a global and cross-functional team environment.
Full Job Description
PRINCIPLE APPLICATIONS ENGINEER

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Principal Applications Engineer is a key contributor to both product development and customer support. This role requires a strong customer-first focus, with responsibility for developing hardware and software tools that simplify product adoption, improve ease of use, and enhance the overall customer experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support design-win (DWIN) efforts for new products by developing application solutions.
  • Develop demos and present at trade shows to expand customer engagement and strengthen industry networks.
  • Support the Electrical Engineering Forum by providing solutions to complex customer application challenges.
  • Create user guides, test procedures, and evaluation boards (EVBs) to support new product launches.
  • Develop application notes that clearly communicate product value propositions and ease customer adoption.
  • Perform competitor analysis and bench testing to compare product performance and positioning.
  • Build a strong understanding of customer needs across consumer, industrial, and automotive markets to deliver effective application solutions.
  • Develop application notes and reference designs to support future design-win opportunities.


SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Solid technical background with deep understanding of analog ICs and the challenges customers may encounter when designing them into applications.
  • Strong customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent presentation and technical writing skills
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills.
  • Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
  • Proficiency in debugging, validating, and demonstrating solutions using standard lab equipment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a global and cross-functional environment.
  • Familiarity with Altium Designer and Oxygen, preferred
  • Flexible to travel 15% of the time


About Nexperia

Nexperia is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures a wide range of semiconductor components. The company was founded in 2017 as a spin-off from NXP Semiconductors and has since become a leading supplier of discrete, logic and MOSFET components. Nexperia's products are used in a variety of applications, including automotive, industrial, consumer and computing. The company has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, and is committed to reducing its environmental impact through the use of renewable energy and responsible sourcing of materials.
Learn more about Nexperia
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1.1 billion

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