Principal Engineer, Field Applications

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Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Role Definition

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic Automotive Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support strategic accounts in Germany on Vehicle Electrification. As a Field Applications Engineer, you are the bridge between product development groups and top automotive customers in EMEA. In your role you will have a strong focus on our OEM engagements with the primary goal winning new platform business through proactive technical support that will solve customer challenges.

This requires a profound knowledge of the customer development process: you need to be familiar with all the aspects of the product’s lifestyle, from development to mass production.

In this role you would be responsible for actively driving and managing the technology proposal and evaluation stage (e.g. early engagement) with the engineering teams working in conjunction with the account teams as the key technical advisor and system advocate for a wide range of commercial and passenger vehicle applications.

The Automotive FAE must be able to identify customer platform system requirements and work closely internally with Analog Devices Business Units. You will take ownership to drive the resolution of all technical issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process.

As Automotive FAE you must be able to build trust and establish and maintain strong relationships within the Automotive Ecosystem including OEMs and Tier1s.

Your tasks

• Develop and maintain expert knowledge level for wide range of vehicle systems and sub system applications across multiple OEMs
• Listen, understand and convey customers early requirements with a strong focus on System Design identifying customer's needs and translating them into specifications and/or design ideas for our automotive Business Units
• Prepare Proof of Concept (PoC) demos demonstrating to the customer the value added by ADI’s solutions
• Help the customer to solve complex problems integrating Analog Devices solutions into customer systems
• Perform customer’s schematic and layout review in collaboration with Business Units
• Generate high-quality documentation such as technical presentation, application notes and meeting notes
• Maintain professional business relationships with experts at several customers in close cooperation with Global and Key Account Managers
• Perform on-site visits to provide customer service and sales support

Qualifications and Skills required

• BSc/BEng/MSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Work experience >10 years in engineering with semiconductor and/or automotive industries
• Excellent understanding of automotive high voltage systems and EV architectures with a focus on Battery Management Systems including powertrain and DCDCs.
• A solid understanding of automotive power (W … kW) and analog semiconductor applications
• Strong project management skills and experience working in a global team

• Excellent communication, problem-solving and team collaboration skills

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Curious nature and willingness to challenge the status quo

• Available for travel 50%

• Driver license required

• Languages: German and English (min. C1)

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/Days