FAE - Field Applications Engineer Manager I

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

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Job Description

About the Role:

Are you passionate about leading high-performing technical teams and driving customer success? Microchip Technology is seeking an experienced and dynamic FAE Manager to lead our talented Field Application Engineers in the heart of Silicon Valley. In this pivotal role, you will shape the technical engagement strategy, foster innovation, and play a key part in expanding Microchip’s footprint in cutting-edge markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Field Application Engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Customer Support: Oversee technical support activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution of complex customer issues and delivering exceptional service.
• Sales Collaboration: Partner with sales teams to identify customer needs, propose innovative solutions, and drive design wins using Microchip’s industry-leading products.
• Strategic Growth: Develop and execute strategies to expand Microchip’s presence in key accounts and target markets, contributing to business growth.
• Product Influence: Coordinate with product management and engineering teams to relay customer feedback, influence product development, and ensure alignment with market needs.
• Technical Enablement: Organize and deliver technical training, seminars, and workshops for customers and internal teams to enhance product knowledge and application expertise.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform business strategy and maintain a competitive edge.
• Customer Engagement: Prepare and present technical proposals, demonstrations, and documentation to customers, showcasing the value of Microchip solutions.
• Travel: Travel as required to support customer engagements, team activities, and industry events.
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
• 7 years of experience in Field Application Engineering or technical customer-facing roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and semiconductor solutions.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing technical teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success in driving design wins and building strong customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
  
  

Travel Time

25% - 50%

Physical Attributes

Feeling, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

60% Sitting, 30% Standing, and 10% Walking

Pay Range

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in California, is $103,000-$240,000.*

• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
  
  

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

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