About The Role

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The Field Applications Engineer - MCU is responsible for partnering with Sales and providing MCU related technical expertise throughout the sales cycle. The FAE proactively identifies current products and/or creative solutions to solve existing customer projects and create new functionality/opportunities. In this role, the FAEM also uses in-depth product knowledge to provide technical expertise to gain credibility and develop relationships with customers.

Responsibilities include

Understand customer MCU requirements and win new design commitments with TI MCU
Take customers' designs to revenue by providing prompt and thorough technical support for on-going design activity
Understand system-level architecture of embedded systems (e.g. PSU or motor drive topologies)
Debug other engineers' designs: hardware and software using TI and industry-standard development tools and test equipment
Contribute technically to TI's community through informal (flex teams, technical forums) and formal (application notes, tech day presentations) channels
Feed customer and competitor insights back to TI product groups for new product development
Grasp the specific business impact ($) that new product enhancements will produce

Minimum requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
3+ years of relevant hands-on experience in embedded systems, microcontrollers, firmware, electronics design or applications engineering
Practical experience developing and/or debugging MCU-based systems
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams

Preferred qualifications

Experience with embedded C/C++, MCU peripherals (PWM, ADC, DMA) and common interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN & PMBus)
Experience in embedded applications for digital power and/or motor control (e.g. PID, FOC, ZVS, TCM)
Deep understanding of control theory and application in RTOS environments
Strong problem-solving, presentation, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take initiative, sell strategically and drive results
Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships