JOB ID 22575

Automotive Field Application Engineer

  • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
  • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
  • Tokyo
  • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

The company is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, specializing in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics markets. It focuses on developing innovative products in areas such as automotive safety, connectivity, and secure transactions. The company plays a crucial role in driving the future of smart technologies, supporting industries with cutting-edge solutions. With a strong presence in Japan, it contributes significantly to global efforts in creating a smarter, more connected world.

The Automotive Field Application Engineer is responsible for acting as the primary technical liaison to automotive customers throughout the full design and production lifecycle. This role focuses on providing customer-facing technical leadership in support of MCU and MPU solutions within Software Defined Vehicle and Vehicle Electronics Architecture programs. Responsibilities include delivering technical support, developing proof‑of‑concepts and solution demonstrations, and enabling design‑in decisions through clear technical value. The position also involves defining and structuring customer use cases, including system architecture, software stacks, and block diagrams, to support internal execution and opportunity tracking. In addition, the role supports technical training, cross‑functional collaboration, and the communication of customer and market insights. The Automotive Field Application Engineer ensures strong customer satisfaction while contributing to sustained design wins and long-term partnerships.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    - Serve as the primary customer-facing technical lead for automotive MCU/MPU solutions across pre‑sales, development, and production phases.
    - Provide hands-on technical support for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Vehicle Electronics Architecture (VEA) programs.
    - Collaborate closely with customers to understand system requirements and translate them into effective hardware and software solutions.
    - Develop and deliver proof‑of‑concepts, system demonstrations, and technical presentations to support design‑in and design‑win decisions.
    - Define and document customer use cases, including software stacks, user scenarios, and system block diagrams, for internal alignment and execution.
    - Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, hardware, and software integration challenges in customer environments.
    - Deliver technical training sessions to customers, partners, and internal teams to accelerate adoption and execution.
    - Gather competitive and customer feedback from the field and communicate the “voice of the customer” to internal engineering and business teams.
    - Support opportunity management by collaborating with global sales, marketing, and engineering teams.
    - Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships to drive customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
  • Requirements
    - Proven experience in a customer-facing Field Application Engineer or similar technical role within the automotive industry.
    - Strong technical knowledge of automotive MCUs and MPUs (SoCs), with experience supporting hardware and/or software design.
    - Hands-on experience with Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Vehicle Electronics Architecture (VEA) concepts and systems.
    - Working knowledge of automotive software stacks and platforms, including AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive and in‑vehicle operating systems.
    - Demonstrated pre‑sales and customer‑first mindset with the ability to build long-term customer trust.
    - Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills in complex and ambiguous technical environments.
    - Ability to develop and support proof‑of‑concepts, demonstrations, and technical evaluations.
    - Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills for technical discussions and training.
    - Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and global teams.
    - Fluent Japanese, with Business‑level English communication skills
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

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