Job Description
Job Title:  FIELD APPLICATION ENGINEER (FAE) - SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT (SEA)
Posting Start Date:  11/3/26
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Job Description: 

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Field Application Engineer (FAE) to support our Semiconductor Equipment business across Southeast Asia. In this customer-facing role, you will partner closely with customers' engineering teams to drive product design-ins, provide technical consultation, and identify opportunities to expand the adoption of our connectivity solutions.

As a technical subject matter expert, you will work closely with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering teams to support customer applications, understand market needs, and contribute to business growth through innovative solutions and strong customer engagement.

Job Requirements

  • Drive demand generation activities and new product design-ins at key Semiconductor Equipment accounts across Southeast Asia.
  • Promote and expand the adoption of the company's complete product portfolio, including connectors, cable assemblies, and filter solutions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers' engineering and technical teams.
  • Conduct customer visits, technical discussions, product presentations, and project review meetings on a regular basis.
  • Gather Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback and communicate market requirements to internal stakeholders.
  • Manage and maintain sales opportunities and project pipelines in Salesforce.
  • Understand customer applications, technical requirements, challenges, and competitive landscape.
  • Identify product gaps, emerging technology trends, and new business opportunities through customer engagement and roadmap discussions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Engineering, Quality, and Sales to support product development initiatives.
  • Review and evaluate customer technical and quality specifications.
  • Provide first-level technical support and coordinate resolution of customer inquiries and technical issues.
  • Organize and conduct technical workshops, product trainings, seminars, and customer technology days.


    Key Performance Indicators
  • Pipeline development and opportunity management
  • New design-win and design-in achievements
  • Revenue growth and market expansion
  • Customer satisfaction and relationship management
  • New product introduction and implementation success

What your background should look like

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience within the Semiconductor Equipment or Semiconductor Machinery industry.
  • Experience in application engineering, technical sales, product engineering, or customer-facing engineering roles.
  • Exposure to industrial automation solutions would be an added advantage.
  • Experience supporting OEMs, semiconductor equipment manufacturers, or factory automation customers is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to influence and build credibility with customers and internal teams.
  • Strong commercial awareness and customer-focused mindset.
  • Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities and results orientation.
  • Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Collaborative team player able to work effectively across multiple cultures and functions
  • Self-driven, proactive, and passionate about delivering excellent customer support.
  • Innovative mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities and solutions.

Preferred Industry Background

  • Semiconductor Equipment / Semiconductor Machinery
  • Industrial Automation
  • Factory Automation
  • Electronics Manufacturing
  • Capital Equipment Industry

Job Locations:

Posting City:  #
Job Country:  Malaysia
Travel Required:  50% to 75%
Requisition ID:  160970
Workplace Type:  Hybrid
External Careers Page:  Sales & Marketing