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Field Application Engineer
Field Application Engineer – Avnet Silica
About Avnet Silica
Avnet Silica is a leading semiconductor distributor and trusted design-chain partner for thousands of engineers across Europe. We support customers from concept to production with deep technical expertise, a highly curated supplier portfolio, and a commitment to engineering excellence. By helping innovators bring their ideas to life, we play a key role in shaping tomorrow’s technology.
Role Summary
As a Field Application Engineer (FAE), you will manage your territory and region as your own, solving technical challenges and aiding customers in making the right decisions for their projects. In this role, you'll leverage your technical expertise to support customers, identify their needs, and recommend innovative solutions that drive sales growth.
Your responsibilities include:
- Handling complex technical projects from initial concept to production
- Generating maximum design wins across supported technologies and supplier registrations
- Performing research and development aligned with customer needs
An ideal candidate will have experience with:
- Programmable logic and x86–based solutions, including FPGA and adaptive SoC architectures
- High-speed interfaces and embedded processing
- Customer-facing technical roles
- Toolchain-driven design flows
- Close collaboration with sales and engineering teams
What We Offer
Alongside a competitive salary package, our benefits include:
- Supportive team environment focused on shared goals
- Open-door policy throughout senior management
- Career support and opportunities for professional growth
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme (up to 8% matching)
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days holiday (with option to purchase additional)
- Workation/remote working abroad
- SimplyHealth Cash Plan
- Flexible home working
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Reward programmes
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In This Role, You Will
Strategic & Sales-Driven Responsibilities
- Execute proactive technical sales strategies across assigned accounts
- Introduce emerging technologies, products, and architectures driving design decisions
- Collaborate in supplier/customer design reviews
Technical & Analytical Duties
- Build long-term relationships with key technical stakeholders
- Align with customer product roadmaps, design cycles, and technology needs
- Pre- and post-sales technical guidance for successful design outcomes
- Evaluate and track major design opportunities from concept to production
- Effectively utilise supplier resources to maximize design wins
- Promote supported product lines and adoption of recommended solutions
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Partner with sales colleagues, aligning strategy and securing business
- Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions for the commercial team
- Create compelling technical presentations and support materials
- Track industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies
- Maintain certifications and stay current with technical training
Required Qualifications
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To be considered successful, you should demonstrate:
- Strong grasp of customer design processes, product lifecycles, and system-level architecture
- Ability to translate customer requirements into actionable technical recommendations
- Skilled networking to forge long-term partnerships with engineering teams and technical influencers
- 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering, technical sales, or design support
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical expertise
- Exceptional communication skills (clear explanations of complex concepts for both technical and commercial audiences)
- Capacity for independent operation, planning, and project leadership
Cultural Fit
You’ll thrive at Avnet Silica if you are:
- Passionate about technology
- Excited by engineering challenges
- Enjoy customer collaboration across diverse applications and industries
Apply today and help us shape the future of innovation—together.
"The above statements describe the general nature and duties of the position and are not intended to be a complete listing. Job titles may vary per region."
Company Commitment
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Should you require assistance or accommodations during the application process, contact:
- **Americas.**hrnow@avnet.com
- **Asia.**hrnow.asia@avnet.com
- **EMEA.**hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu
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