About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Associate Field Application Engineer to join a sales-focused engineering team in Edina, MN. This entry-level role blends technical engineering support with customer-facing activities to help drive design wins, pre- and post-sales solutions, and supplier/customer collaboration. A willingness to relocate for career advancement is required.

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What you’ll do

• Assist in the development and execution of technical account penetration strategies within assigned markets.
• Support supplier and customer design conversations, contributing component-level and system-level technical insight.
• Work with senior FAEs and internal engineering teams to translate customer requirements into viable solutions.
• Track high-value design opportunities from concept through new product introduction.
• Create technical presentations, sales tools, and product-level training to support the sales organization.
• Promote supported product lines and drive adoption that contributes to design wins and revenue growth.
• Collaborate across sales, engineering, and supplier partners to manage opportunity handoffs and communications.
• Attend internal and external training to maintain and grow technical expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.

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Who you are (qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering discipline — or equivalent experience.
• Typically less than 2 years of professional experience; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of electronics, components, and product lifecycles.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable working within an assigned territory or account base and collaborating with sales professionals.
• Self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced sales-engineering environment.
• Willingness to relocate for career growth and development.

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Location & work authorization

• Position based in Edina, MN (on-site / hybrid as determined by client).
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; Confidential Client is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas.

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Compensation & benefits

• Estimated base (as shown in source posting): $95,188 per year (estimated).
• Benefits may include paid time off, retirement savings (401k/pension), medical/dental/vision, disability coverage, employee development programs, and other offerings that vary by role and employment type.

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Why join

• Hands-on entry into technical sales engineering with mentoring from experienced FAEs.
• Opportunity to influence customer designs from concept to production and build a career in technical sales.
• Exposure to supplier ecosystems, design tools, and a variety of product lines to broaden technical experience.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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