Reed Semiconductor is an innovative semiconductor company founded in 2019 by a team of power management experts. Headquartered in Rhode Island, USA, with offices in San Jose CA, Taipei, and Bangalore, we deliver world-class power management solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our global customers.
We are seeking a talented and customer-focused Field Applications Engineer to join our new team in Austin. In this role, you will be the technical interface to our customers, supporting them from concept to production with cutting-edge DC/DC power solutions.
Why Join Reed Semiconductor?
At Reed Semiconductor, we are dedicated to developing next-generation power management solutions that exceed industry expectations. As a rapidly growing startup, we offer the unique opportunity to shape the future of power management technology while working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Joining our team means being part of a collaborative, innovative, and globally connected culture that values your contributions, encourages creativity, and empowers you to make a tangible impact. If you're excited about taking on new challenges, driving innovation, and growing alongside a passionate team, Reed Semiconductor is the place for you.
Responsibilities
Customer Engagement & Technical Support
- Act as the primary technical interface for customers, understanding their requirements and proposing tailored solutions
- Provide hands-on design support, including schematic reviews, PCB layout guidance, and system optimization for successful outcomes
- Conduct customer design validations and assist with initial bring-ups, including on-site support.
- Design Enablement & Knowledge Sharing
- Collaborate with system and application engineers to deliver technical presentations and training sessions to customers, field teams, and distribution partners
- Support in explaining datasheets, application notes, and technical product features to ensure customers can design in and successfully implement Reed Semiconductor's solutions
Product Development Collaboration
- Collaborate with system engineers to generate silicon validation reports for new products
- Provide customer feedback to the design and marketing teams to influence future product development
Market Insights & Strategy
- Identify market trends and customer challenges to define new product requirements and propose competitive solutions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with technical decision-makers at customer organizations
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a Field Applications Engineer or design engineering role within the semiconductor or power management industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
- Solid understanding of power electronics, including buck, boost, and flyback topologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a Field Applications Engineer or design engineering role within the semiconductor or power management industry.
- Hands-on experience with schematic design, PCB layout, and system-level troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with high-density power converter topologies and control methods in power supplies; experience with server and GPU power tuning is a plus.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.