Field Application Engineer - Microcontrollers

• Location: USA (home based)
• AI is rapidly moving beyond research labs and into the real world—powering advancements in vehicles, factories, hospitals, homes, and
• everyday devices. NXP’s Global Sales organization is the force that transforms our intelligent edge vision into meaningful market impact. We
• operate on the front lines of innovation, delivering real‑world AI, secure edge intelligence, and breakthrough technologies to the customers
• shaping tomorrow’s world. As a strategic partner at the intersection of customer ambition and NXP capability, our global sales team drives
• alignment, opens new markets, and builds the relationships that lead to design wins and revenue growth. Through deep market insight and
• long‑term collaboration, we embed customer‑centricity into every decision and help accelerate innovation at the system‑solution level. This
• disciplined, client‑first mindset enables us to architect integrated, future‑ready solutions that deliver sustained value and strengthen NXP’s
• competitive advantage. We thrive in a high‑performance, high‑ownership environment—competing boldly, executing with urgency, and
• celebrating results. If you want to win big, grow fast, and work with the customers building what’s next, NXP Global Sales is where ambition
• becomes achievement.

What to Expect

• Join us to help build the next generation of smart, sustainable vehicles—your work will directly influence how millions experience mobility!
• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join our Microcontroller Customer Application Support team! You will serve in
• the critical capacity of engaging with a broad range of microcontroller customers to support deployment of the latest silicon technology into the
• next generation of vehicles. You will join a diverse, passionate team that values creativity, open communication, and having fun while solving
• tough problems together developing leading-edge software & hardware solutions.
• Apply now and let’s build something amazing together!

Your Role

• Embedded software development expertise
• Independent development and presentation of cross-functional system solutions including concepts, silicon
• design and validation plans designed to meet customer needs

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Opportunity identification, software bring-up, bench build, software porting, custom pre-development,

schematic & PCB design reviews

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Issue root cause identification and driving resolution cross-functionally within the company and with

customers as well as supply base partners

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Disciplined project management of cross-functional enterprise plans to completion on time in accordance

with customer expectations

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○ Customer & NXP colleague technical training for products within scope of responsibility

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Product Development Feedback: you will provide valuable guidance to NXP's engineering and product development teams,

influencing the design of future product offerings

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Training and Development: you will have access to ongoing training, mentorship from industry leaders, and opportunities to

work on projects that push the boundaries of microcontroller innovation.

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Collaboration: you will build long-term relationships with FAE colleagues as well as other disciplines within the company

including R&D, marketing, and sales as you work together to accomplish customer objectives

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Core Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Equivalent
• Minimum 5 years development engineering or applications support of microcontroller based embedded systems
• Experience with C and C++ and a record of developing embedded firmware

Demonstrated knowledge of typical SoC hardware interfaces (Ethernet, MIPI, SDIO, LP DDR3/4, Quad/Octal SPI, USB2.0/3.0,

UART, SPI, I2C)

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to present complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical

audiences, and strong interpersonal skills

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• Ability to personally troubleshoot technical issues, analyze data and schematics, and develop effective solutions
• Willing to travel (up to 25%, mostly within California and Michigan)

Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of ARM Cortex processors
• Experience using Real-Time OS systems: SafeRTOS, FreeRTOS and Zephyr
• Firsthand knowledge of graphics and video subsystems and related software drivers
• Experience in microcontroller electronics & software development
• Experience as a Field Application Engineer

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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