Field Applications Engineer (FAE) FPGA

Responsibilities

• Drive the adoption of advanced FPGA and SoC technologies across key market segments including Industrial, Aerospace, Communications, and Transportation.
• Work closely with customers, sales teams, and product specialists to accelerate customer designs.
• Identify new growth opportunities by providing technical expertise and business acumen.
• Support customer projects through technical consultation and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in FPGA design, digital design, or field application engineering.
• Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Strong knowledge of FPGA architectures, development flows, and timing analysis/closure.
• Understanding of high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, or SERDES.
• Fluency in both English and French.
• Ability to travel 25% - 50% within France and occasionally across Europe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FPGA SoC platforms integrating ARM® or RISC-V processors.
• Knowledge of Linux, RTOS, and embedded software development.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Automation, or Automotive applications.
• Familiarity with functional safety and cybersecurity requirements.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge FPGA and SoC technologies.
• Engagement with leading innovators across Europe.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse industries and next-generation embedded systems.

About the Company

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor company dedicated to empowering innovation. With a global team of 17,000 members, we provide the technology that powers the world, focusing on a culture of trust, empowerment, and respect.