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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Region Field Application Engineer Leader__
In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.
The work model for the role is: Onsite; Saint Louis, MO #Li-Onsite #Li-Hybrid
Your role and responsibilities:
Design and execute promotional strategies aligned with sales objectives, planning and delivering promotional activities with compelling technical content tailored to target audiences.
Lead, develop, and coach the Technical Design and Promotions team, fostering proactive collaboration and maintaining high levels of technical expertise.
Ensure timely execution of all promotional initiatives while upholding quality standards and technical accuracy across communications and deliverables.
Drive continuous improvement in promotional effectiveness and team capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and performance management.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the role:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Field Engineering, Applications Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
At least 7 years of prior field application or field services industry experience required (prior Electrical experience highly preferred).
Must have technical knowledge of circuit breakers, switch gears, and other similar electrical ABB products.
Strong technical skillset as well as excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well under minimal supervision within a shifting and collaborative work environment (works closely with Sales and within Engineering team).
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Who's Hiring
- Molex14

- Teradyne10

- Siemens7

- Delta Electronics (Americas)7

- Amphenol6

Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware23
- Manufacturing19
- Technology & Software10
- Distribution & Wholesale6
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field application engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Hands-on experience with circuit design, debugging, or embedded systems development
- Ability to create and deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations to customers
- Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and schematic capture software
- Experience supporting pre-sales or post-sales technical engagements in a customer-facing role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for translating complex specifications to non-specialist audiences
Tips for Your Field Application Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the product stack
Field application engineer roles are written around specific product families, not general engineering skills. Pull the exact component names, protocols, and tools from each job posting and mirror them in your resume bullets so your application clears both the ATS and the hiring manager's first scan.
Quantify demos and customer wins
Hiring managers for field application engineer roles want proof you can close a design win, not just explain a datasheet. Add numbers to your resume where you can: prototypes delivered, customer accounts supported, or revenue attached to designs you helped qualify.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists field application engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by end market, not just title
The day-to-day work of a field application engineer varies sharply between, say, automotive OEMs and cloud infrastructure customers. Target openings in the end market where you have direct design-in or applications experience so your background is immediately legible to the hiring team.
Prepare a working demo or reference design
Many field application engineer interviews include a technical presentation round. Come with a bench-ready demo, a schematic you can walk through, or a reference design you supported so you can show the evaluation process rather than just describe it.
Negotiate on territory and travel expectations
Before you accept an offer, ask specifically how the territory is defined, what the expected travel percentage is, and whether the territory is shared with distribution reps. These details affect your day-to-day more than base compensation and are negotiable at the offer stage.
Field Application Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most field application engineers?
The companies hiring the most field application engineers right now include Molex, Teradyne, and Siemens, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Semiconductor manufacturers and industrial automation vendors consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many field application engineer jobs are remote?
About 53% of field application engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the split varies significantly by product category. Software-defined and cloud-adjacent roles tend to carry more remote flexibility, while positions supporting hardware-heavy customers in automotive or industrial markets typically require regular on-site visits.
How do you become a field application engineer?
Most field application engineers start by building hands-on technical depth, either through a degree in electrical or computer engineering or through bench experience in design, test, or systems integration. From there, moving into an applications engineering or technical support role at a semiconductor or hardware company gives you direct customer exposure. Strong candidates combine that technical foundation with the ability to explain complex products clearly and run live demonstrations.
How do you get hired as a field application engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled junior field application engineer or applications engineer, which often accept candidates who have strong academic project work or internship experience with relevant hardware or firmware. Build a portfolio of reference designs or lab projects you can demo, and target smaller vendors or distributors where the technical support team is lean and new hires get direct customer exposure quickly.
What does the field application engineer interview process look like?
Most field application engineer interviews run in three to four stages. A recruiter screen is followed by a technical phone interview covering product knowledge, circuit fundamentals, or embedded systems depending on the role. Finalists are usually asked to deliver a technical presentation, often on a product they've worked with or a mock customer scenario, and then complete a final round with the regional sales or engineering leadership team.
Where can I find and apply to field application engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to field application engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target market, and apply directly to each listing.
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