Field Application Engineer

Location:

(38000) France

Salary:

market rate

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Information Technology Jobs

Advertiser:

microTECH Global Ltd

Job ID:

133382839

Posted On:

02 September 2026

Field Application Engineer
Grenoble/Toulouse or Munich
Job Description
As part of continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Field Application Engineer to support the development and adoption of advanced power protection technologies for next-generation electrical and power electronics systems.

The role will involve identifying new application opportunities, developing customer-focused demonstrators and prototypes, and working closely with customers, technology partners, and research organisations to support the integration of innovative electronic protection solutions.

This is a highly technical, hands-on position combining power electronics engineering, laboratory testing, application development, and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities

-Identify and evaluate new applications for advanced electronic and semiconductor-based power protection technologies.
-Work with customers and partners to understand application requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions.
-Design, develop, and validate prototypes, demonstrators, test platforms, and evaluation systems.
-Investigate the application of Wide Bandgap (WBG) semiconductor technologies within high-speed power protection and switching systems.
-Develop and maintain advanced laboratory test setups for the evaluation and characterisation of power electronic systems and semiconductor devices.
-Plan and execute testing programmes covering fast transients, short-circuit events, surge conditions, switching behaviour, thermal performance, and Safe Operating Area (SOA) limits.
-Assess system-level protection requirements, including current limiting, fault detection, interruption, selectivity, and protection coordination.
-Support the development of innovative AC and DC power distribution architectures across a range of emerging applications.
-Collaborate with industrial, academic, and technology partners on the development and evaluation of new solutions.
-Develop technical documentation including application notes, test reports, design guidelines, technical presentations, and evaluation reports.
-Analyse test results and translate experimental findings into clear engineering recommendations.
-Maintain awareness of developments in power semiconductor devices, power electronics, electrical protection, and emerging power distribution technologies.
-Support customer evaluations, technical discussions, and application development activities where required.Job Requirements

-Degree or MSc in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a closely related engineering discipline.
-5–10 years of relevant experience in power electronics, power semiconductors, electrical systems, or a

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