Principal Application Engineer

About the role
We are looking for a Principal Application Engineer for BG IC Solutions, based at Nexperia’s headquarters in Nijmegen. This is a high-impact technical role. The successful candidate will act as the key interface between Nexperia’s product development teams and Tier-1 global customers, serving at system / application level for next-generation Signal Chain solutions, defining validation strategies, and acting as the technical point of contact for portfolio products.

What you will do

• Define system-level validation requirements for signal chain products
• Provide expert technical support to Tier-1 customers, including complex issue resolution
• Translate market trends and customer needs into detailed technical specifications
• Evaluate competitor solutions and define performance benchmarks
• Articulate product value through clear technical differentiation
• Support design-in activities with customers, FAEs, and sales teams
• Design and develop evaluation boards and reference platforms
• Contribute to datasheet reviews for accuracy and system alignment
• Participate in silicon validation, identifying edge cases and performance limits
• Develop reference designs for key applications
• Deliver technical training to customers, partners, and internal teams
• Create application notes and technical documentation
• Support industry events, demos, and technical collateral development

What you will need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 8–10 years of experience in application engineering, system design, or IC validation
• Strong expertise in analog hardware and interface/voltage translator devices
• Experience in semiconductor product development within Automotive, Industrial, or Consumer domains
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to work effectively in global teams
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership
• Knowledge of high-speed board design, signal integrity, and transmission lines
• Hands-on experience with PCB design tools and lab equipment (oscilloscopes, analyzers)
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as ADS, SPICE, or similar
• Experience with scripting tools like Python or LabVIEW is a plus
• Experience in silicon validation under extreme and boundary conditions
• Familiarity with communication interfaces such as I2C, I3C, and SPI
• Strong communication skills with ability to produce clear technical documentation

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.

D&I 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.