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Job Title: Principal Engineer, HBM Field Application
Office Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite
About SK hynix America
At SK hynix America, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in DRAM and NAND flash technologies, we drive the evolution of advancing mobile technology, empowering cloud computing, and pioneering future technologies. Our cutting-edge memory technologies are essential in today's most advanced electronic devices and IT infrastructure, enabling enhanced performance and user experiences across the digital landscape.
We're looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology. At SK hynix America, you'll be part of a team that's pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. We're not just adapting to technological change – we're driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco-friendly solutions and operational practices. As we continue to expand our market presence and push the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor technology, we invite you to be part of our journey to creating the next generation of memory solutions that will define the future of computing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated field application technical support for major HBM customers.
- Drive HBM product quality and stabilization, in collaboration with RAS support teams.
- Manage field quality control for current HBM products and future HBM generations.
- Lead and coordinate HBM product quality or technical enabling meetings with customers (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
- Lead new HBM projects with technical, quality material, and customer documentation.
- Align roadmaps and collaborate with ecosystem partners to support customer success.
- Orchestrate customer-specific specification support and technical guidance.
- Define with headquarters to properly engage with and enable customer projects
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
- Strong communication and strong personal relationships skills to coordinate between global customers and HQ in Korea.
- Understanding of whole technical development phases of HBM/DRAM and knowledge of AI applications using HBM/DRAM
- Willingness to travel and to build positive relationships with customers as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in customer support in the semiconductor
- Background in design, test, or product engineering with understanding of HBM/DRAM architectures and specifications
- Debug skills and understanding of lab equipment for validation and failure analysis, mechanism
- Experience with JEDEC standard specification or product planning
- Monitoring junior FAEs and Experience leading technical teams
Requirement:
- Authorized to work in the US
Benefits:
- Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
- Paid day offs: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Parental Leave, Happy Fridays
- 401k Matching
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care & Dependent Care
- Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year
- Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities
- Corporate discount programs
- Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees
Equal Employment Opportunity:
SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Compensation:
Job Title: Principal Engineer, HBM Field Application
Office Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite
About SK hynix America
At SK hynix America, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in DRAM and NAND flash technologies, we drive the evolution of advancing mobile technology, empowering cloud computing, and pioneering future technologies. Our cutting-edge memory technologies are essential in today's most advanced electronic devices and IT infrastructure, enabling enhanced performance and user experiences across the digital landscape.
We're looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology. At SK hynix America, you'll be part of a team that's pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. We're not just adapting to technological change – we're driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco-friendly solutions and operational practices. As we continue to expand our market presence and push the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor technology, we invite you to be part of our journey to creating the next generation of memory solutions that will define the future of computing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated field application technical support for major HBM customers.
- Drive HBM product quality and stabilization, in collaboration with RAS support teams.
- Manage field quality control for current HBM products and future HBM generations.
- Lead and coordinate HBM product quality or technical enabling meetings with customers (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
- Lead new HBM projects with technical, quality material, and customer documentation.
- Align roadmaps and collaborate with ecosystem partners to support customer success.
- Orchestrate customer-specific specification support and technical guidance.
- Define with headquarters to properly engage with and enable customer projects
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
- Strong communication and strong personal relationships skills to coordinate between global customers and HQ in Korea.
- Understanding of whole technical development phases of HBM/DRAM and knowledge of AI applications using HBM/DRAM
- Willingness to travel and to build positive relationships with customers as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in customer support in the semiconductor
- Background in design, test, or product engineering with understanding of HBM/DRAM architectures and specifications
- Debug skills and understanding of lab equipment for validation and failure analysis, mechanism
- Experience with JEDEC standard specification or product planning
- Monitoring junior FAEs and Experience leading technical teams
Requirement:
- Authorized to work in the US
Benefits:
- Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
- Paid day offs: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Parental Leave, Happy Fridays
- 401k Matching
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care & Dependent Care
- Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year
- Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities
- Corporate discount programs
- Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees
Equal Employment Opportunity:
SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
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Who's Hiring
- Molex26
- Siemens11
- NVIDIA9
- National Louis University8
- AMETEK7
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware40
- Manufacturing26
- Technology & Software16
- Distribution & Wholesale9
- Medical Devices6
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, Siemens, and NVIDIA, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Semiconductor manufacturers and industrial automation vendors consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many field application engineer jobs are remote?
About 50% of field application engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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