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Field Application Engineer jobs are open across semiconductors, industrial automation, medical devices, and enterprise software, at every level from new-grad to principal, with specializations in analog design, RF systems, and embedded firmware. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Location:
Newburyport, MA, US, 1950
Desk Designation: Fully Remote
Job Req ID: 2441
Type of Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.
Present in 32 countries with 50 industrial sites and 24 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.
For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.
Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.
Mission
In the role of Field Applications Engineer for the Northeast you will work with the Americas sales team to technically differentiate Mersen to drive specification position and advance the sales process. Support conversions, specification development, new product launch and other pre-sale efforts. Focus on strategically significant accounts and opportunities in assigned territory. Complements the sales process by serving as the technical solution expert on opportunities. Keep abreast and up to date on current technologies, techniques and processes for Mersen’s product offering and applications. Builds relationships with key account stakeholders on a technical level. Provides technical linkage between the customer and Mersen. This is a fully remote position based out of MA, MD, NH, CT or NY.
Main Accountabilities
- Maintains high level of technical proficiency, application and market knowledge
- Technically supports sales process for assigned opportunities and accounts
- Build and sustain strong relationships with customers and partners in support of opportunities, own all technical aspects and provide technical guidance
- Highly engage in PAC process
- Translate key learnings and insight from customers into innovation/ideas for Mersen
- Support new product launch
- Support trade shows and seminars via technical hands on and presentations
- Self motivated and willing to learn and embrace new technology via self teaching as well as formal training
- Ability to travel as needed, at times with limited notice, by air or car up to 50%
- Related duties as required
Required Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or higher degree preferred
- Excellent communicator of technical topics and subjects to a technical and non-technical audience including technical presentations to a large number of people
- Technically proficient in products and applications
- Excellent communicator of technical topics and subjects to a technical and non-technical audience including technical presentations at key customer and industry events
- High degree of learning agility to stay abreast of new products, technology and applications
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to interact with technical counterparts
- Highly innovative, out of the box thinker capable of translating field learning to new product ideas
- Ability to travel as needed, at times with limited notice, by air or car
The expected salary for this position is between $100,000 and $125,000 and will be eligible for incentive pay. This range represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, locations, skills, training, and experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to Wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.
Location:
Newburyport, MA, US, 1950
Desk Designation: Fully Remote
Job Req ID: 2441
Type of Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.
Present in 32 countries with 50 industrial sites and 24 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.
For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.
Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.
Mission
In the role of Field Applications Engineer for the Northeast you will work with the Americas sales team to technically differentiate Mersen to drive specification position and advance the sales process. Support conversions, specification development, new product launch and other pre-sale efforts. Focus on strategically significant accounts and opportunities in assigned territory. Complements the sales process by serving as the technical solution expert on opportunities. Keep abreast and up to date on current technologies, techniques and processes for Mersen’s product offering and applications. Builds relationships with key account stakeholders on a technical level. Provides technical linkage between the customer and Mersen. This is a fully remote position based out of MA, MD, NH, CT or NY.
Main Accountabilities
- Maintains high level of technical proficiency, application and market knowledge
- Technically supports sales process for assigned opportunities and accounts
- Build and sustain strong relationships with customers and partners in support of opportunities, own all technical aspects and provide technical guidance
- Highly engage in PAC process
- Translate key learnings and insight from customers into innovation/ideas for Mersen
- Support new product launch
- Support trade shows and seminars via technical hands on and presentations
- Self motivated and willing to learn and embrace new technology via self teaching as well as formal training
- Ability to travel as needed, at times with limited notice, by air or car up to 50%
- Related duties as required
Required Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or higher degree preferred
- Excellent communicator of technical topics and subjects to a technical and non-technical audience including technical presentations to a large number of people
- Technically proficient in products and applications
- Excellent communicator of technical topics and subjects to a technical and non-technical audience including technical presentations at key customer and industry events
- High degree of learning agility to stay abreast of new products, technology and applications
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to interact with technical counterparts
- Highly innovative, out of the box thinker capable of translating field learning to new product ideas
- Ability to travel as needed, at times with limited notice, by air or car
The expected salary for this position is between $100,000 and $125,000 and will be eligible for incentive pay. This range represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, locations, skills, training, and experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to Wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Molex13
- DELTA ELECTRONICS6
- NXP Semiconductors6
- Siemens6
- ASML5
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware66
- Manufacturing34
- Technology & Software22
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Distribution & Wholesale5
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, DELTA ELECTRONICS, and NXP Semiconductors, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Semiconductor manufacturers and industrial automation vendors consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many field application engineer jobs are remote?
About 27% of field application engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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