[Hiring] Field Application Engineer - Test & Measurement @Vishay Precision Group

Role Description

The Field Application Engineer (FAE) is a customer-facing technical expert who supports the full sales cycle—from early design discussions to post-implementation success. This role works closely with customers to understand their applications, recommend the right solutions, and ensure successful product integration. You will act as a trusted advisor to both customers and the sales team, helping drive design wins and long-term partnerships.

• Provide pre-sales technical support by understanding customer requirements, recommending solutions, and supporting proposals, design reviews, and technical presentations.
• Partner with sales to influence product selection and secure new business opportunities.
• Deliver post-sales support by resolving technical issues, supporting integration, and assisting with testing, calibration, and validation.
• Troubleshoot customer challenges both remotely and on-site as needed.
• Share customer feedback with engineering and product teams to support product improvements and roadmap decisions.
• Document applications, solutions, and lessons learned to build internal knowledge and support future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience in a Field Application Engineer or similar customer-facing technical role within an electro-mechanical or component manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of customer applications and product integration.
• Experience with force sensing technologies is preferred.
• Hands-on skills such as strain gage bonding or soldering are an advantage.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Organized, self-disciplined, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and customer support.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience in a Field Application Engineer or similar customer-facing technical role within an electro-mechanical or component manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of customer applications and product integration.
• Experience with force sensing technologies is preferred.
• Hands-on skills such as strain gage bonding or soldering are an advantage.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Organized, self-disciplined, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and customer support.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $105,000 - $130,000.
• Company sponsored benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, disability and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Injury Insurance.
• Company 401(k) Plan with 4% employer match (Employee/Employer Contributions 100% vested upon hire).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Bonus eligible position.