Field Applications Engineer – Automotive – Munich

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Field Applications Engineer – Automotive – Munich

Step into a newly created Field Applications Engineer position where you’ll own the technical relationship with automotive customers and shape how advanced mixed‑signal solutions are integrated into production systems. This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role that combines customer‑facing engineering, lab work, and cross‑functional collaboration. You’ll have autonomy to define processes, influence product direction, and drive design wins across Tier‑1 suppliers, OEMs, and ecosystem partners.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert technical support to automotive customers both remotely and on‑site to secure new business and sustain existing accounts
Lead acoustic and electrical troubleshooting, product evaluation, and hardware bring‑up in customer labs using industry‑standard test equipment
Act as the primary technical liaison for automotive Tier‑1s, OEMs, and partners, translating customer needs into actionable engineering and product feedback
Manage multiple customer projects independently, prioritising deliverables and timelines in a dynamic environment
Collaborate closely with internal engineering and sales teams across Europe and globally to drive successful implementations and future product enhancements

What You’ll Bring

Degree: BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering preferred
Experience: Minimum 5 years working with automotive Tier‑1 suppliers, OEMs, or within the semiconductor industry
Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of automotive networking and standards such as A2B, AVB/TSN, Ethernet Audio, CAN, and LIN
Domain expertise: Commercial project experience in at least one of the following: supporting automotive amplifiers, converters and audio codecs; haptic drivers and waveform tuning; or audio DSP algorithms, filter design and signal processing.
Languages: Fluent German and English with excellent communication skills
Attributes: Self‑starter who thrives with ownership, able to manage competing priorities and act decisively with minimal supervision

Practical Details

Hybrid working model with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Munich office; in‑office days set by business needs and team preference
Role requires occasional travel to customer sites and collaboration with engineering teams across Europe

Why this opportunity matters

This is a chance to join a compact, technically driven team where your contributions will be visible and valued. You’ll be given the autonomy to shape customer engagements, influence product roadmaps, and build long‑term technical partnerships. The role is designed for someone who wants responsibility early, a clear path to grow, and the freedom to implement practical solutions that make a measurable impact.

For more information on this new and exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Dave Sharman.