Associate Product Applications Engineer
The Associate Product Applications Engineer at Confidential Client supports customers by developing application tools, reference boards, and software to facilitate product integration. This entry-level role involves providing technical support, validating products, collaborating across teams, and contributing to product development and market introduction efforts in a dynamic, innovative environment.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Product Applications Engineer. This entry-level role supports customers integrating semiconductor and electronics products into system designs by developing application tools, reference hardware, documentation, and by providing technical guidance. The role offers mentorship, hands-on lab work, and cross-functional exposure to engineering, product, and commercial teams. The role supports remote work (telecommute) with a primary location of Wilmington, MA and requires travel ~10%.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain user-facing application tools, reference boards, and example software to help customers integrate products.
- Provide technical support and design guidance to customers during their evaluation and development cycles.
- Build a foundational system-level understanding to advise on component selection and architecture tradeoffs.
- Participate in product validation and road-testing to verify specifications and operational boundary conditions.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, marketing, and sales to accelerate product introduction.
- Support competitive analysis and prepare evaluation-kit comparisons and technical notes.
- Produce clear, accurate technical documentation, application notes, and example code.
- Assist with qualification and verification testing as needed.
Must-Have Skills
- System-level design fundamentals and an eagerness to learn how components interact in larger systems.
- Practical experience or coursework creating application tools, reference boards, or demonstration code.
- Strong analytical and methodical problem-solving skills.
- Clear technical communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Basic laboratory skills and familiarity with test equipment and measurement techniques.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and adapting to different team priorities.
Preferred Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships or project work in applications engineering are a plus).
Logistics, Compensation & Benefits
- Employment type: Full-time (Contractor options may be considered).
- Work model: Telecommute (remote option) with the primary job location listed as Wilmington, MA.
- Required travel: Approximately 10%.
- Salary range (expected new-hire range): $68,390 — $94,055 per year. Actual offer may vary based on location, experience, education, and other lawful factors.
- Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and other standard benefits. This role may qualify for a discretionary performance-based bonus.
Additional Notes
- Applicants may be required to complete export-licensing or clearance reviews for positions that involve access to controlled technical data. Offers for roles subject to export licensing may be contingent on successful approvals in accordance with U.S. export control regulations.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Any employment eligibility or sponsorship questions can be discussed with Careertakes during the process.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Hands-on role building tools and demos that directly impact customer success and product adoption.
- Mentorship, continuous learning, and exposure to cutting-edge applications in autonomy, healthcare, robotics, and more.
- Collaborative teams focused on innovation and product quality.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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