Principal Field Application Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end technical support (pre- and post-sales) to key customers in industrial automation and robotics
• Engage deeply in customer system architecture design, delivering system-level solutions for PLC, process control, and field instrumentation applications
• Support full signal chain and control system designs, including: Industrial interfaces (Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN/CAN FD, RS-232/485, T1L, IO-Link, etc.)
• Analog / Digital input and output subsystems
• Sensor signal conditioning (pressure, temperature, flow, etc.)
• Industrial power and isolation solutions
• Perform signal chain analysis (noise, accuracy, stability) and provide actionable optimization recommendations
• Collaborate with robotics customers and ecosystem partners across multiple application segments (e.g., industrial robots, humanoid) to support the system and functional block design
• Lead or participate in schematic and PCB design reviews; support debugging, validation, and failure analysis to accelerate production readiness
• Drive Design-In / Design-Win in close collaboration with sales and business units
• Deliver technical training, solution presentations, and drive adoption of ADI solutions
• Gather customer and market insights to influence new product definition and roadmap planning
• Required Qualifications
• Master's degree or above in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields (Circuits & Systems, Microelectronics, Power Electronics)
• 6+ years of experience in industrial automation, process control, instrumentation, or robotics
• Strong understanding of industrial communication and interface technologies (Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN FD, IO-Link, RS-232/485, etc.)
• Deep expertise in analog signal chain design, including op amps, ADCs, and DACs
• Ability to independently design complete signal chains from sensing to data conversion
• Strong hands-on debugging and noise analysis capability
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts

Requirements

• Experience with PLC modules, motor drives, or robotics system design
• Prior FAE or customer-facing technical support experience
• Familiarity with functional safety or high-reliability industrial design is a plus
• Key Competencies
• Strong system-level thinking and industrial application analysis capability
• Solid foundation in analog and mixed-signal technologies
• Customer-centric mindset with the ability to thrive in field environments
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influence (Sales / BU / R&D)
• Results-driven with focus on Design-Win and business impact
• Job Req Type: Experienced
• Required Travel: Yes, 25% of the time
• Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

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Additional Information

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X . Staff / Principal Field Applications Engineer - INA & Robotics Position Overview The Staff / Principal Field Applications Engineer (FAE) works as a critical bridge between customers and internal engineering, marketing, and sales teams. This role leverages deep expertise in analog and mixed-signal technologies to deliver system-level solutions, drive design optimization, and enable successful Design-In / Design-Win, ultimately ensuring production ramp and customer success.

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