Principal Application Engineer

As Principal Application Engineer for BG IC Solutions at Nexperia’s Nijmegen HQ, you will serve as the main interface between product teams and Tier-1 customers, shaping system-level validation for next-generation signal chain solutions. You define validation strategies, support customers, and drive technical differentiation across portfolio products. You will develop reference designs, assist with datasheet alignment, and contribute to silicon validation, enabling impactful customer outcomes and cross-functional collaboration.

• 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 technical specs
• Evaluate competitor solutions and define performance benchmarks
• Articulate product value through 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

• 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

• Customer-focused mindset
• Ability to work in global teams
• Mentorship and technical leadership
• Analog hardware
• Signal integrity
• High-speed board design