Field Application Engineer - Microcontrollers

Job Title

Field Application Engineer - Microcontrollers

Role Summary

Customer-facing engineering role supporting microcontroller-based embedded systems for IoT, Industrial, and Healthcare customers. Provide technical solutions, deployment support, and product feedback to accelerate customer designs and influence product development.

Experience Level

Mid-level — minimum 5 years development engineering or applications support experience with microcontroller-based embedded systems.

Responsibilities

Deliver technical support, develop firmware and system solutions, and coordinate cross-functional activities to achieve customer objectives and design wins.

• Develop and bring up embedded firmware and system prototypes in C/C++ for microcontroller platforms.
• Define system concepts, validation plans, bench builds, and software porting for customer designs.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive resolution across teams and with partners.
• Review schematics and PCB designs and provide application-level guidance.
• Manage cross-functional project plans to meet customer timelines and expectations.
• Provide technical training and presentations for customers and internal stakeholders; collect and relay product development feedback.
• Support field activities and customer visits (travel up to 25%).

Requirements

Key technical and professional requirements. Items marked "Nice-to-have" are preferred but not mandatory.

• Must-have: Minimum 5 years development engineering or applications support for microcontroller-based embedded systems.
• Must-have: Proven embedded firmware development in C and C++.
• Must-have: Knowledge of SoC hardware interfaces such as Ethernet, MIPI, SDIO, LPDDR3/4, Quad/Octal SPI, USB, UART, SPI, I2C, I3C.
• Must-have: Strong troubleshooting skills with schematics and data analysis; clear verbal and written communication to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must-have: Disciplined project management and strong interpersonal skills.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with ARM Cortex processors, RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr), secure boot, encryption, and lifecycle management.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in AI model deployment, graphics/video subsystems and drivers, IoT/Healthcare/Industrial electronics, or prior FAE experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.