Regional System Application Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Regional System Application Engineer to drive system-level engagement and application excellence across our wide bandgap power semiconductor portfolio. In this role, you will operate at the interface between customers, R&D, and commercial teams, delivering application-driven solutions that enable design wins and support business growth. You will play a key role in translating customer requirements into product innovation, while strengthening Nexperia’s position in target markets.

What you will do

• Own system-level engagement across the region, including ecosystem mapping (customers, design houses, partners, suppliers).
• Develop and deliver application-focused engineering solutions to support customer design‑in and demand creation.
• Create reference designs, demo solutions, and application collateral to showcase product performance.
• Provide deep application support, including subsystem design, debug, and optimisation.
• Analyse customer challenges and application requirements, translating them into product and roadmap inputs.
• Drive technical marketing activities, including application notes, technical papers, training, and webinars.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and market focus programs.
• Deliver on‑site customer support, troubleshooting, and technical guidance.
• Identify and track industry and application trends to influence new product ideas.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders across R&D, FAE, sales, and marketing teams.

What you will bring

• Strong background in semiconductor devices, power electronics, or electrical engineering.
• Deep understanding of electronic systems from application to device level.
• Experience with lab equipment and design tools (e.g. oscilloscopes, power analysers, Orcad, Altium).
• Ability to develop reference designs and application-level solutions.
• Strong analytical skills and structured problem‑solving approach.
• Strong customer focus with a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborative, with experience working in global and multicultural teams.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and results‑driven.

Your profile

• Degree or equivalent (Master’s or above) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5 years’ experience in the semiconductor or electronics industry.
• Experience in application engineering, system design, or product support.
• Strong track record in customer‑facing technical roles.

Why join us?

• Work at the forefront of power semiconductor innovation.
• Influence product roadmaps through real‑world customer insights.
• Collaborate with global experts across R&D and commercial teams.
• Play a key role in driving customer success and market growth.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

As an equal‑opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested. In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women’s groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.