Field Application Engineer

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Frisco, TX
Hybrid
Entry level
Cloud • Enterprise Web • Other • Productivity • Software • Analytics • Design
Altium is transforming how electronics are designed with the industry’s most collaborative EDA/ECAD software platform.
The Role
As a Field Application Engineer at Altium, you will provide technical service and support to customers while creating engaging technical content and conducting presentations. Your role also includes reducing sales cycles, expanding the sales pipeline, and driving the adoption of Altium’s product offerings. Interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of PCB design are essential for effectively addressing client needs.
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  ⚡️ Why Altium?

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world’s technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.

  • Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space
  • More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
  • We are growing, debt-free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

Why Digital Sales at Altium: The Opportunity 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Field Application Engineering Team in the Digital Channel. The goal of this team is to provide top-level technical service and support to prospects and customers, with a focus on PCB Design and Data Management. We believe that providing a uniquely helpful experience can improve product adoption, long-term customer retention, and grow revenue by increasing the positive perception of the Altium brand.

This position is hybrid in the Frisco office.

A day in the life of our Field Application Engineer

  • Perform technical discovery engagements, technical sales presentations, and product (value prop) demonstrations
  • Create and deliver (both live and on-demand) quality technical content to assist sales & marketing campaigns and initiatives
  • Quickly grasp client technical and business challenges while establishing personal and company credibility with prospects, customers, and partners
  • As a technical expert, reduce the sales cycle by helping the Sales Team drive the sales process for the assigned opportunities and accounts
  • Expand sales pipeline within targeted accounts and serve as the main technical liaison
  • Participate in strategic/tactical planning related to the driving and closing of sales/business opportunities
  • Drive adoption and values behind Altium’s product portfolio by increasing subscription commitments, renewal, and Altium brand loyalty
  • Constantly expand technical knowledge proactively by exploring technical content and the Altium product roadmap
  • Requires knowledge of competitor products, features, different technologies, and business sense in order to place Altium product capabilities strategically to prospects and customers

Who you are and what you’ll need for this position:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or the field of engineering
  • Must have the desire to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with passion and enthusiasm for Altium Corporate Goals, Visions, Products, and Solutions
  • Must be proficient with Altium Designer
  • Must be experienced in technical content creation, technical demonstrations and presenting technical materials
  • Must possess excellent group and interpersonal communication skills
  • A solid understanding of PCB Design, Data Management, and Cloud Solutions
  • Experience with PCB Simulation & Analysis (SPICE, Signal Integrity, Power Integrity) is desirable
  • Ability to match the business needs and drivers with the correct technical solution
  • Ability to perform mid-level Application Engineering, Support, and Sales functions as needed
  • Ability to prioritize and perform required tasks and initiatives proactively without direct supervision
  • Willingness and ability to travel with short notice

The salary range for this role is {$100,000-$150,000}. Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

United States Benefits

🏥 Healthcare coverage 

🤓 Prescription drug, vision, and dental plans

💸 HSA and FSA accounts

❤️ Life and AD&D insurance; disability coverage where applicable   

🌅 Retirement 401(k) Plan Option with Altium match

🧘 Calm App and Employee Assistance Program 

🏖 Paid holidays plus a “Choice Day” off per quarter       

✈️ Paid time-off on arising schedule upon key milestones

🤒 Sick time for Dr. appointments or family health needs   

👶 Family medical, maternity, paternity, and military leave

🏡 Flexible working arrangements available based on role and location 

🖥 Home internet allowance

🥪 Free lunch, snacks and drinks every day in office

🚗 Free parking


🎯 What Matters to Us
  • Big-thinking in pursuit of purpose
  • Diversity of thought
  • Courage of conviction
  • Transparency of intent
  • Ingenuity of AND
  • Agility in action
  • Adaptability of approach
  • Grit in pursuit of mission

🌍 Also, we would like you to knowWe are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

💡 Learn more about why a career at Altium is an opportunity like no other: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAYCOLpPLPE 

✈️ Altium Benefits: https://careers.altium.com/#s-benefits 

👏 Are you already an Altium employee? Please apply directly through our internal Greenhouse job board. If you have questions, please contact HR.

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The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
900 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

Altium is transforming the way the electronics industry designs new products with the most advanced, most collaborative EDA/ECAD software that design engineers have ever worked with. We are the first and only company to enable the entire electronics value chain — design, supply chain, and manufacturing — to work together easily and fluidly on a digital platform.

Our work, and yours, will impact nearly every industry around the globe. We are the world's most widely used electronics design solution. More than 100,000 engineers and 30,000 businesses in clean energy, transportation, communications, healthcare, computing, research, manufacturing and more are all creating new products faster and more efficiently than ever using Altium software innovations.

Why Work With Us

Altium is the most agile company in our industry. We think big and move fast and change direction when needed. It’s the only way to transform and speed the way electronics are designed. If you have a passion for new ideas, discussion, exploration, and results, you’ll be in excellent company at Altium as you make your impact on the world.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Our Hubs serve as centers of expertise. Offices provide spaces for in-person collaboration. We also offer flexibility to work from home and remotely.

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HQSan Diego, CA
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