Senior Staff Digital Field Applications Engineer for EMEA Automotive (f/m/d)

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, and dynamic Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support our automotive key customers in Europe, focusing on digital products (MCU and SoC).

As a Field Applications Engineer, you are the bridge between your customer and many internal business divisions acting as a key technical advisor for a wide range of customer applications. Your primary goal is to win new business through proactive in-depth design and development support that will solve your customers challenges.  

• Work hand in hand with the Account Manager, Analog & Power FAE, and Connectivity FAE to drive relationship building with customers. 

• Promote the complete digital portfolio including embedded processing and high performance computing. 

• Provide technical expertise and support to develop Renesas revenues with your customers in close cooperation with the Sales team. 

• Be entrepreneurial and take ownership to keep an eye on and drive the business opportunity from demand creation to mass production.  

• Grow solid technical understanding of our products and relevant solutions.  

• Travel within the assigned territory to customers.

Qualifications

We seek someone with strong technical skills who embodies a team-player mindset. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential. You are curious by nature and eager to keep up with our technological advances, as well as your customers developments. Sharing knowledge and taking initiative while assessing risks thoughtfully is crucial. 

• Preferably minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with strong technical knowledge, and an interest in embedded processing.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or (Technical) Computer Science with knowledge of microcontrollers applications.

• Hands-on programming skills in C/C++/Python and experience with Linux.

• Previous experience in hardware design with tools such as Altium Designer is desirable.

• Familiarity with Development Environments (IDE) such as Renesas e² Studio, ST Cube, Espressif ESP-IDF, or Eclipse.

• Strong problem-solving capability to interface customer needs and resources with energetic and proactive approaches.

• Strategic and commercial thinking to perform and organize efficient design in plan for target customers.

• Have the capability to identify key projects and recommend possible solutions.

• Ability to work independently with strong analytical skills, and self-motivation.

• Very good command of local and English language, and mobility are key elements required for the job.

Additional Information

• We are a fast-growing global leader in the semiconductor industry with a progressive mindset and modern vision to lead the industry. 

• We provide you with a graduate training program that includes hands-on project work, as well as a collaboration with our sales and applications team.

• Benefit from an attractive compensation package including competitive base salary, personal as well as company-oriented performance bonus system and a company car.

• We empower entrepreneurship, provide a working environment that suits your needs, and offer opportunities for personal growth.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .