Field Application Engineer
Posted 23 Sep 2026
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- Management level
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Study levelMaster's or higher
About Us
Tektronix (Ralliant Group) is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what is possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Our work accelerates technological breakthroughs that are revolutionizing culture and industry worldwide. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. Realize your true potential at Tektronix and join us in revolutioneering a better tomorrow.
About the Role
Our application engineering teams support and enable customers creating the next technology breakthroughs in semiconductor, advanced materials, medical research, photonics, power electronics, automotive, AI, IoT and other high-technology markets.
As a Field Application Engineer for the UK and Ireland, you will provide expert technical and consultative support across the Tektronix and Keithley DC precision portfolio. The role combines strong knowledge of benchtop DC instrumentation, including digital multimeters, data-acquisition systems and source measure units, with deeper systems expertise in modular and integrated semiconductor characterization platforms such as the MP5000 Series, 4200A-SCS and S500.
The role has three primary responsibilities: deliver high-quality technical consultation and integrate solutions into customer workflows; partner with account management and Marketing to execute business plans in strategic accounts and opportunities; and use field and market knowledge to influence critical product updates and future roadmap direction. The position reports to the Regional FAE Manager in the Tektronix Commercial organization.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical, consultative assistance on DC precision, semiconductor and materials test requirements by presenting and demonstrating Tektronix and Keithley hardware, software and service solutions.
- Support benchtop DC instrumentation including DMMs, DAQ and SMUs, with particular familiarity with families such as the DMM6500, DAQ6510, 2450 and 7510.
- Lead solution development and technical engagement for modular and integrated systems, particularly the MP5000 Series Modular Precision Test System, 4200A-SCS Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer and S500 Integrated Test Systems.
- Advise customers on DC I-V, C-V, pulsed I-V, low-current, leakage, breakdown, reliability and wafer-level characterization workflows, including safe connection to probers, fixtures and switching systems.
- Support applications involving silicon, SiC, GaN and other semiconductor or advanced materials; power devices; VCSELs, lasers, LEDs and diodes; sensors, medical research devices and FET-based biosensors.