Field Applications Engineer – Hardware Design (Automotive Sector)
# ; Madrid, Spain | Hybrid | Full-Time | Permanent
On behalf of our client, an international leader in high-speed optical communication solutions, we are seeking an experienced Field Applications Engineer with a strong background in hardware design to support their growing automotive portfolio.
This is a highly collaborative, customer-facing engineering role that bridges R&D, marketing, and client support—ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with a service-oriented mindset.
Role Overview
As a key member of the automotive business unit, you will provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle—from pre-sales consultation and demonstrations to post-sales troubleshooting and field validation. Working closely with both internal teams and global customers, you will ensure the successful deployment and integration of advanced communication solutions for in-vehicle networks.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Sales Support
-Deliver expert technical guidance on automotive-focused products, supporting global design-in activities both remotely and on-site.
-Develop technical documentation, including block diagrams and schematics, to ensure solution clarity and alignment with project requirements.
-Conduct in-house and customer-site product demonstrations to support the sales process.
-Represent the company at trade fairs, external trainings, and internal technical sessions in collaboration with the marketing team.
-Maintain and update the showroom environment to support successful customer engagements.
Post-Sales Support
-Provide remote support and troubleshooting via phone and email, logging and escalating issues where necessary.
-Reproduce and resolve reported issues through in-house testing and collaboration with R&D and support teams.
-Deliver on-site technical services, including diagnostics and documentation, for complex or strategic customer projects.
Product Management Support
-Contribute ideas for new products or feature improvements based on market feedback and technical observations.
-Maintain and enrich internal knowledge bases with practical use cases, ECU design notes, and troubleshooting insights.
-Participate in field testing of newly developed products, ensuring feedback loops with internal development teams.
-Support the preparation of training materials and product presentations.
-Stay current with developments in automotive communication standards and network technologies.Qualifications
-Education: BSc or MSc in Electronics or Telecommunications Eng
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