Principal Applications Engineer

Nexperia • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production, a proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At its core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus, built on passion and commitment to work, belief in goals, and a drive to succeed regardless of challenges. Nexperia supports, rewards, and challenges individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. The company is dedicated to being inclusive, evidenced by its partnership with the first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, considering all applicants fairly, and providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested. Additionally, colleagues have the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Altium Designer and Oxygen, preferred
• Flexible to travel 15% of the time

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees