Nijmegen
6 Jul 2026
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Principal Application Engineer

Nexperia

Principal Application Engineer

Nexperia seeks a Principal Application Engineer for BG IC Solutions at its Nijmegen headquarters. This high-impact technical role involves acting as the key interface between product development teams and Tier-1 global customers, defining validation strategies, and providing expert support for next-generation Signal Chain solutions.

On-siteFull-timePrincipalAnalog HardwareInterface/voltage Translator Devices

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Experience Required

10 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Principal

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)
Analog hardwareInterface/voltage translator devicesHigh-speed board designSignal integrityTransmission linesPCB design toolsLab equipment (oscilloscopes, analyzers)Simulation tools (ADS, SPICE)I2CI3CSPISilicon validationSystem-level validationTechnical documentationApplication engineering
Soft Skills
Customer-focused mindsetAbility to work in global teamsMentoringTechnical leadershipStrong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)
PythonLabVIEW

Key Responsibilities

  • Define system-level validation requirements for signal chain products
  • Provide expert technical support to Tier-1 customers, including complex issue resolution
  • Translate market trends and customer needs into detailed technical specifications
  • Evaluate competitor solutions and define performance benchmarks
  • Articulate product value through clear technical differentiation
  • Support design-in activities with customers, FAEs, and sales teams
  • Design and develop evaluation boards and reference platforms
  • Contribute to datasheet reviews for accuracy and system alignment
  • Participate in silicon validation, identifying edge cases and performance limits
  • Develop reference designs for key applications
  • Deliver technical training to customers, partners, and internal teams
  • Create application notes and technical documentation
  • Support industry events, demos, and technical collateral development
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