Staff Field Applications Engineer

Job Description

Why Digital Sales at Altium: The Opportunity 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Field Application Engineering Team in the Digital Channel. The goal of this team is to provide top-level technical service and support to prospects and customers, with a focus on PCB Design and Data Management. We believe that providing a uniquely helpful experience can improve product adoption, long-term customer retention, and grow revenue by increasing the positive perception of the Altium brand.

This position is full-time in the La Jolla, CA office.

A day in the life of our Field Application Engineer

• Perform technical discovery engagements, technical sales presentations, and product (value prop) demonstrations
• Create and deliver (both live and on-demand) quality technical content to assist sales & marketing campaigns and initiatives
• Quickly grasp client technical and business challenges while establishing personal and company credibility with prospects, customers, and partners
• As a technical expert, reduce the sales cycle by helping the Sales Team drive the sales process for the assigned opportunities and accounts
• Expand sales pipeline within targeted accounts and serve as the main technical liaison
• Participate in strategic/tactical planning related to the driving and closing of sales/business opportunities
• Drive adoption and values behind Altium’s product portfolio by increasing subscription commitments, renewal, and Altium brand loyalty
• Constantly expand technical knowledge proactively by exploring technical content and the Altium product roadmap
• Requires knowledge of competitor products, features, different technologies, and business sense in order to place Altium product capabilities strategically to prospects and customers

Qualifications

Who you are and what you’ll need for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or the field of engineering
• Must have the desire to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with passion and enthusiasm for Altium Corporate Goals, Visions, Products, and Solutions
• Must be proficient with Altium Designer
• Must be experienced in technical content creation, technical demonstrations and presenting technical materials
• Must possess excellent group and interpersonal communication skills
• A solid understanding of PCB Design, Data Management, and Cloud Solutions
• Experience with PCB Simulation & Analysis (SPICE, Signal Integrity, Power Integrity) is desirable
• Ability to match the business needs and drivers with the correct technical solution
• Ability to perform mid-level Application Engineering, Support, and Sales functions as needed
• Ability to prioritize and perform required tasks and initiatives proactively without direct supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel with short notice

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.