Field Application Engineer

Avnet Silica is a leading semiconductor distributor and trusted design‑chain partner for thousands of engineers across Europe. We support customers from concept to production with deep technical expertise, a highly curated supplier portfolio, and a commitment to engineering excellence. By helping innovators bring their ideas to life, we play a key role in shaping tomorrow’s technology.

As an FAE you will manage your territory and region like it’s your own. You will solve technical challenges, whilst aiding our customers in making the right decision for their projects. In this role, you'll leverage your technical expertise to support customers, identify their needs, and recommend innovative solutions that drive sales growth. It is paramount that you have strong technical knowledge coupled with a good level of commercial and business acumen. You will be expected to drive design chain value proposition by generating the greatest number of design wins in technologies and registrations. You will perform a variety of product, technical and engineering functions including research and development.

What can we offer you?

• A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
• A strong open-door policy within senior management.
• An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career.
• Bonus Scheme.
• Pension scheme – Enhanced and matched up to 8%.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (opportunity to buy additional).
• Mobile Working Abroad – Workation.
• Simply Health Cash Plan.
• Flexible home working.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Reward schemes.

What will you be doing?

• Proactively develop and execute technical sales strategies across your accounts.
• Introduce new technologies, products, and architectures that influence customer design decisions.
• Participate in supplier and customer design reviews.
• Build strong relationships with key technical stakeholders and decision‑makers.
• Understand customer product roadmaps, design cycles, and technology needs.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑sales technical guidance to support successful design outcomes.
• Identify, qualify, and track major design opportunities from concept through to production.
• Use supplier resources effectively to maximise design‑win potential.
• Promote supported lines and drive adoption of recommended solutions.
• Work closely with sales colleagues to align on strategy and secure business.
• Deliver training and knowledge‑sharing sessions to the commercial team.
• Create compelling technical presentations and tools to support customer conversations.
• Research industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies.
• Maintain certifications and attend ongoing technical training.

What We’re Looking For…

• Strong understanding of customer design processes, product lifecycles, and system‑level architecture.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into technical recommendations.
• Skilled in building long‑term partnerships with engineering teams and technical influencers.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant engineering, technical sales, or design‑support experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent technical experience).
• Able to deliver complex technical concepts clearly to both engineering and commercial audiences.
• Comfortable operating independently, planning your own account activity, and leading technical engagement.

If you’re passionate about technology, love solving engineering challenges, and enjoy working with customers across a variety of applications and markets, we’d love to hear from you.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.