Principal Field Applications Engineer

Date PostedJuly 9, 2026LocationCalifornia Bay area, RemoteCompanyFlexSalary$153,500.00 USD - $211,000.00 USD AnnualTypeSenior Level

Job Summary

The Principal Field Applications Engineer provides technical guidance to customers for design, fabrication, and assembly goals. This role involves resolving technical support questions, performing hands-on lab work, and collaborating with design teams to develop product roadmaps. The position requires strong expertise in analog circuit design and complex system troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

  • Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical guidance
  • Perform hands-on lab testing and troubleshooting
  • Review customer designs and identify potential issues
  • Define project scope and maintain documentation
  • Present technical seminars to customers

Required Skills

  • 5+ years analog circuit design experience
  • Complex system-level troubleshooting
  • Lab characterization and emulation skills
  • Analog/mixed signal design expertise
  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics

Job Details

Responsibilities: - Provide technical support by resolving customer questions related to manufacturing capabilities, design, fabrication, and assembly. - Perform hands-on lab support at Flex or customer sites (10% to 60% of the time). - Review customer requirements, identify potential issues, and propose solutions matching Flex capabilities. - Contribute to complex product roadmaps by providing field feedback to design teams. - Define initial project scope and prepare project plans. - Develop and present technical seminars to promote manufacturing capabilities and services. - Prepare and maintain required documentation. Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience in analog circuit design and troubleshooting. - Bachelor's degree in Electronics or equivalent experience. - Competence in analog/mixed signal design for system-level issues. - Proficiency in lab testing, characterization, and emulation of customer products. Benefits: - Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans. - Life Insurance. - Short-term and Long-term Disability. - Matching 401(k) Contributions. - Vacation and Paid Sick Time. - Tuition Reimbursement.