Field Application Engineer

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The role focuses on providing technical service and support in PCB design and data management, enhancing product adoption and customer retention for Altium.

 

 

⚡️ Why Altium?

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world’s technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.

  • Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space
  • More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
  • We are growing, debt-free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

About the Role: 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Field Application Engineering Team in the Digital Channel. The goal of this team is to provide top-level technical service and support to prospects and customers, with a focus on PCB Design and Data Management. We believe that providing a uniquely helpful experience can improve product adoption, long-term customer retention, and grow revenue by increasing the positive perception of the Altium brand.

 

A Day in The Life of Our Field Application Engineer: 

  • Perform technical problem resolve, function  presentations, and product (value prop) demonstrations.
  • Create and deliver (both live and on-demand) quality technical content to assist sales & marketing campaigns and initiatives. 
  • Quickly grasp client technical and business challenges while establishing personal and company credibility with prospects, customers, and partners. 
  • As a technical expert, reduce the sales cycle by helping the Sales Team drive the sales process for the assigned opportunities and accounts. 
  • Expand sales pipeline within targeted accounts and serve as the main technical liaison Participate in strategic/tactical planning related to the driving and closing of sales/business opportunities. 
  • Drive adoption and values behind Altium’s product portfolio by increasing subscription commitments, renewal, and Altium brand loyalty. 
  • Constantly expand technical knowledge proactively by exploring technical content and the Altium product roadmap. 
  • Requires knowledge of competitor products, features, different technologies, and business sense in order to place Altium product capabilities strategically to prospects and customers. 

 

What You’ll Need For This Position:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, computer or related field.
  • 3+ years in pre-sales engineering, preferably in EDA or industrial software.
  • Must have the desire to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with passion and enthusiasm for Altium Corporate Goals, Visions, Products, and Solutions. 
  • Must be proficient with Altium Designer or competitor products (such as Pads or Allegro).
  • Must be experienced in technical content creation, product demonstrations and presenting technical materials .
  • Must possess excellent group and interpersonal communication skills.
  • A solid understanding of PCB Design, Data Management, and Cloud Solutions  
  • Experience with PCB Simulation & Analysis (SPICE, Signal Integrity, Power Integrity) is desirable. 
  • Ability to understand customer needs and provide corresponding solutions.
  • Ability to prioritize and perform required tasks and initiatives proactively without direct supervision.
  • Willingness and ability to travel with short notice. 
  • Excellent English reading, writing, and communication skills.



🏢 Our hybrid schedule 

Our global hybrid model allows employees to work remotely two days per week. Our designated In-Office Days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This is when we come together in-person as a team to collaborate, learn from one another, and accelerate innovation. Some exceptions apply.

🌍 Also, we would like you to know

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

💡 Learn more about why a career at Altium is an opportunity like no other: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAYCOLpPLPE 

✈️ Altium Benefits: https://careers.altium.com/#s-benefits 

👏 Are you already an Altium employee? Please apply directly through our internal Greenhouse job board. If you have questions, please contact HR.

Altium develops advanced PCB design software and tools that facilitate a unified design experience for electronics engineers, enhancing collaboration across various teams throughout the entire product development process from concept to manufacturing.

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