Field Application Engineer - Robotics Networking

Responsibilities

• Your Role
• Provide technical leadership to sales teams and customers covering networking architecture, silicon and product selection, bring-up, and software stack integration for NXP Ethernet switches, PHYs, and SerDes products targeting robotics platforms.
• Architect and support next-generation in-robot network topologies - including zonal and microzonal architectures, Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) backbones, 10BASE-T1S sensor/edge segments, and 48V combined power-and-data distribution using PoDL and PoE.
• Offer design support through schematic and PCB reviews, bench bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and customer troubleshooting on complex multi-node robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in the lab (schematics, board bring-up, software drivers) using oscilloscopes, network/protocol analyzers, and software debug/trace tools.
• Perform validation and performance tuning for Ethernet, SerDes, and industrial real-time protocol interfaces to meet the deterministic latency and synchronization requirements of motor control, servo drives, joint modules, and real-time perception pipelines.
• Deliver on-site and remote proof-of-concept builds using NXP evaluation kits and reference designs, demonstrating end-to-end network solutions for AMR, drone, and humanoid use cases.
• Lead technical training and project coordination across customers, business lines, and partners - running webinars, workshops, and deep-dives while managing timelines and deliverables.
• Core Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 10+ years in embedded systems development or applications support with microcontroller, switch, or SoC platforms, with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Proficient in C/C++ firmware development and debugging with ARM microcontrollers.
• Strong working knowledge of Ethernet controllers and switches - MAC, PHY, DMA, filters/queues, MDIO, switch configuration, and frame forwarding .
• Hands-on understanding of Single-Pair Ethernet PHY technologies (100/1000/2.5G BASE-T1, 10BASE-T1S) and the associated PMA/PMD layers.
• Familiarity with SerDes interfaces, PCIe Gen3/Gen4, and high-speed signal integrity considerations.
• Experience with low-latency, deterministic real-time Ethernet - TSN (time synchronization, traffic shaping, frame replication) and EtherCAT (distributed clocks, master / sub-device topologies).
• Working knowledge of functional safety (IEC 61508, ISO 13849) and cybersecurity (IEC 62443) standards relevant to robotics and industrial systems, plus Ethernet network segmentation and security (VLANs, MACsec, IEEE 802.1X).
• Familiarity with the broa

Benefits

Additional Information

Introduction AI is rapidly moving beyond research labs and into the real world-powering advancements in vehicles, factories, hospitals, homes, and everyday devices. NXP's Global Sales organization is the force that transforms our intelligent edge vision into meaningful market impact. We operate on the front lines of innovation, delivering real‑world AI, secure edge intelligence, and breakthrough technologies to the customers shaping tomorrow's world. As a strategic partner at the intersection of customer ambition and NXP capability, our global sales team drives alignment, opens new markets, and builds the relationships that lead to design wins and revenue growth. Through deep market insight and long‑term collaboration, we embed customer‑centricity into every decision and help accelerate innovation at the system‑solution level. This disciplined, client‑first mindset enables us to architect integrated, future‑ready solutions that deliver sustained value and strengthen NXP's competitive advantage. We thrive in a high‑performance, high‑ownership environment-competing boldly, executing with urgency, and celebrating results. If you want to win big, grow fast, and work with the customers building what's next, NXP Global Sales is where ambition becomes achievement.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at NXP Semiconductors? Share your experience