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Field Application Engineer - Wireless Semiconductor Components - SoCs

Location: Chicago, IL (or surrounding areas) -or- Bay Area, CA
Travel: 40-60% within Eastern US territory
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Our client is a global leader in low-power, short-range wireless connectivity semiconductor solutions, consistently ranked as a top vendor in the BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) space. With a strong portfolio of customer design wins and a robust product roadmap, we are helping to expand the technical support team to accelerate growth across key markets.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Field Application Engineer (FAE) to support our Eastern US sales territory as the technical expert enabling design wins with our wireless connectivity SoC portfolio. You'll work directly with Tier 1 accounts and emerging customers, providing hands-on technical support for BLE, Zigbee, Thread, and Wi-Fi solutions.

If you're passionate about wireless technology, love solving complex technical challenges, and want to make a direct impact on customer success, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

Drive Customer Success

• Provide expert technical support throughout the design cycle from evaluation through production
• Conduct on-site visits across the Eastern US to deliver hands-on technical assistance
• Troubleshoot wireless connectivity issues: RF performance, power optimization, protocol integration, and system design
• Build strong relationships with customer engineering teams

Enable Design Wins

• Partner with sales to win new designs through technical expertise and demonstrations
• Review customer schematics, PCB layouts, and antenna designs for optimal performance
• Create reference designs, application notes, and integration guides
• Support certification and regulatory compliance (FCC, CE)

Technical Leadership

• Deliver training sessions and technical presentations to customers and partners
• Provide competitive analysis and market feedback to product teams
• Collaborate with R&D to resolve complex issues and influence product roadmap
• Support channel partners and distributors with technical enablement

What You'll Need

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) preferred
• Computer Engineering or related technical degrees considered

Experience & Technical Skills

• 3-5+ years in applications engineering, embedded systems, or wireless product development
• Strong knowledge of wireless protocols: BLE, Zigbee, Thread, Matter, or Wi-Fi
• Experience with embedded software development (C/C++) and RTOS
• Proficiency with RF testing tools: spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, protocol analyzers
• Understanding of antenna design, RF matching, and wireless performance optimization
• Experience with low-power design for battery-operated devices
• Familiarity with embedded development tools: IDEs, debuggers (JTAG/SWD), oscilloscopes

Bonus Skills

• IoT ecosystem and cloud connectivity knowledge
• Embedded security (secure boot, encryption, authentication)
• Experience in IoT, wearables, smart home, industrial automation, or healthcare devices

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills - able to explain complex concepts to any audience
• Strong problem-solver who thrives under pressure
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Customer-focused with a passion for enabling success
• Team player who collaborates effectively across functions
• Comfortable with 40-60% travel in the Eastern US

Why Join Us?

Impact & Growth

• Work with a global leader in wireless connectivity at the forefront of IoT innovation
• High-impact role supporting exciting applications across multiple markets
• Strong career advancement opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus
• Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Continuous learning and professional development

Work Environment

• Field-based role with home office
• Flexible schedule to accommodate customer needs
• Access to lab facilities for product evaluation
• Collaborative, innovation-driven culture

Ready to Apply?

Join our team and help shape the future of wireless connectivity! We're looking for talented engineers who want to make a real impact on customer success and product innovation.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.