Senior Field Application Engineer - Automotive Mcu

**Role Summary:** As an Automotive Field Application Engineer, you will provide **comprehensive customer-facing technical support** for Automotive MCU–based applications across multiple automotive domains. This role requires strong execution capability, system-level understanding, and the flexibility to support both **key accounts and mass‑market customers**. You will work closely with customer engineering teams to ensure smooth project execution, timely issue resolution, and effective adoption of Automotive MCU platforms across diverse applications such as **Body/Zone Controllers, and Infotainment (Radio/Audio)**. **Responsibilities:** Customer Technical Support * Provide on-site and remote technical support for Automotive MCU–based customer projects. * Act as the primary technical interface for assigned customers during development, validation, and early production phases. Application-Level Support * Support AMCU-based applications including: * Body and Zone Controllers (AUTOSAR-based or non‑AUTOSAR) * Radio, Audio, and selected Infotainment systems * Assist customers with MCU bring-up, peripheral configuration, and system integration. Debugging & Issue Resolution * Analyze and resolve customer issues across **hardware, software, and system levels**. * Support embedded software debugging, including drivers, RTOS integration, and AUTOSAR CP–based systems. * Coordinate with internal AE, R&D, and product teams to ensure efficient issue escalation and closure. Security & Safety & AI Awareness Support * Support customers in understanding and applying **Automotive Cybersecurity concepts**, including secure boot, secure communication, and basic key management usage. * Assist customers in debugging security-related integration issues on MCU-based platforms. * Demonstrate awareness of **Functional Safety (ISO 26262)** concepts and their impact on system usage and software integration. * GenAI and Edge AI experience is strong plus, like multiple Agent using experience, model compiling/tuning/quantization experience on Edge AI. Project & Account Support * Support both **key accounts with high engagement demands** and **mass‑market customers with parallel project requirements**. * Participate in customer design reviews, technical discussions, and on-site debug sessions. * Maintain structured follow-up, documentation, and communication for customer issues and project status. Customer Enablement & NPI Support * Support customer adoption of reference designs, demos, and recommended usage models. * Deliver technical workshops and hands-on guidance to customer engineering teams. * Support customers during NPI phases from an application and usage perspective. * Collect customer feedback and relay it effectively to internal teams. **Requirements:** Experience & Background * 3–5 years of experience in automotive electronics, embedded systems, or customer-facing technical roles (FAE, Application Engineer, Technical Support). * Practical experience supporting customer projects rather than pure R&D ownership. Technical Skills Automotive MCU * Solid experience with Automotive MCU platforms (AMCU). * Familiarity with MCU peripherals such as ADC, timers, PWM, communication interfaces, DMA, and basic system resources. Embedded Software * Experience working with embedded software stacks, BSPs, and peripheral drivers. * Familiarity with **AUTOSAR Classic (CP)** concepts and integration is a strong plus. * Comfortable using embedded debugging tools (JTAG, trace, logging, memory analysis). Automotive Application Knowledge * Practical understanding of one or more of the following domains: * Body / Zone Controller architectures * Radio / Audio / Infotainment systems * System-level understanding of ECUs, including HW/SW interaction and integration constraints. Security & Safety & AI Awareness * Basic understanding of **Automotive Cybersecurity concepts**, such as: * Secure boot and firmware authentication * Secure communication principles * Key and certificate usage at system level * Awareness of **Functional Safety (ISO 26262)** requirements and their influence on system design and software usage. * GenAI and Edge AI experience is strong plus, like multiple Agent using experience, model compiling/tuning/quantization experience on Edge AI. Soft Skills & Working Style * Strong customer-oriented mindset with effective communication skills. * Ability to handle multiple customer issues and projects in parallel. * Comfortable working independently at customer sites when required. * Willingness to travel domestically and internationally. * English proficiency for daily technical communication (meetings, emails, documentation). **Preferred Qualifications (Plus):** * Experience supporting automotive OEMs or Tier‑1 customers. * Exposure to Automotive Ethernet switches or time-sensitive networking concepts. * Experience with system validation or field issue troubleshooting. * GenAI and Edge AI experience is strong plus, like multiple Agent using experience, model compiling/tuning/quantization experience on Edge AI. [More information about NXP in Greater China...](https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/worldwide-locations/greater-china:CHINA) #LI-d6f4