Senior Field Applications Engineer for MCU's, Embedded Software, and Wired Networking
About The Position
This role is for a Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE) with deep expertise in Network Communication Solutions (NCS) and Microcontroller Products. The position emphasizes Systems Engineering, embedded software tools, debuggers, and advanced C programming skills. The FAE will act as a technical leader, partnering with customers to ensure the successful design, integration, and deployment of Microchip's wired networking and microcontroller solutions, and to help them maximize the value of the embedded software ecosystem. This is a remote home office position, but the candidate must reside in the greater Portland, Oregon area to support local clients and sales.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in field applications engineering, embedded software development, or technical support, with a focus on microcontrollers and networking products.
- Advanced proficiency in C programming for embedded systems, including experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), peripheral drivers, and protocol stacks.
- Strong hands-on experience with embedded software development tools, IDEs, compilers, and hardware debuggers (e.g., JTAG, SWD).
- Solid understanding of NCS products, Ethernet, TCP/IP, and related networking protocols.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Proven track record of customer engagement and technical project management.
- Willingness to travel as required (up to 10%).
Nice To Haves
- A strong Systems Engineering background.
- Ability to recognize opportunities throughout Microchip’s product offerings.
Responsibilities
- Partner with customers to enable successful design, integration, and deployment of wired networking and microcontroller solutions.
- Ensure customers maximize the value of Microchip's embedded software ecosystem.
- Act as a technical leader in customer engagements.
- Recognize opportunities throughout Microchip’s product offerings.
Benefits
- Technology that powers the world
- 17,000-member team
- Atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication
- Opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar global organization
- Support for career growth
- Leadership Passage Programs
- Commitment to employee development
- Values-based decision making
- Strong sense of community
- Awards for diversity and workplace excellence
- Record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability
- Company perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
