Field Application Engineer

Location: Penang, Malaysia (Remote/Work-from-Home) Industry: High-Performance Semiconductors & Networking Job Summary We are seeking a results-oriented Field Applications Engineer to drive the end-to-end technical support and deployment of industry-leading semiconductor solutions. Based in Penang, you will serve as the primary technical interface for key local customers, ensuring successful solution integration and long-term relationship management. Key Responsibilities Full-Cycle Technical Support: Provide comprehensive hardware support from pre-sales component selection and schematic/PCB reviews to reference design delivery. Hardware Integration: Lead prototype bring-up, system debugging, and Proof of Concept (POC) validation for high-speed hardware platforms. On-Site Troubleshooting: Conduct failure analysis and resolve complex technical issues on-site to ensure project closure. Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to facilitate technical seminars, product demonstrations, and project approvals. Production Oversight: Drive projects through the lifecycle from initial design-in to mass production and volume ramp-up. Technical Requirements Experience in hardware design or FAE roles, specifically within networking, storage, or server environments. Experience with major industry-standard chipsets is highly preferred. Solid foundation in high-speed circuit design and analog/digital electronics. Proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and Signal Integrity (SI) tools. Proven ability to handle server or switch bring-up and complex hardware debugging. Education & Soft Skills Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related STEM field. Fluent in both English and Chinese ; both languages are required for professional technical documentation and customer interaction. Strong project management skills with a result-oriented mindset and the ability to solve problems independently at customer sites. Originally posted on Himalayas