Technical Sales & Applications Program (TSAP)
NXP Semiconductors
About the Role
NXP Semiconductors is seeking candidates for the Technical Sales & Applications Program (TSAP) – a development program for new college graduates pursuing customer-facing technical roles within NXP’s Global Sales organization. The program focuses on driving success in the Industrial, IoT, and Automotive markets. TSAP prepares participants for a long-term career as Technical Sales Engineers (TSEs).
Program Structure (9–12 Months)
- Integrated Learning & On-the-Job Development:
- Structured Learning: Semiconductor and system fundamentals; NXP product portfolios; embedded systems and software fundamentals; business fundamentals; instructor-led training.
- On-the-Job Training: Territory or customer assignments including participating in customer meetings, technical reviews, assisting with evaluations and demos, and progressively taking ownership of technical responsibilities.
Career Outcomes
Upon completion, participants transition into a permanent TSE role within the Americas Sales organization, with placement based on business needs and candidate preferences. The TSE is the field leader responsible for NXP’s relationship with a set of focused accounts or territory, supporting customers' technical and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support customers and partners through evaluation, design, and deployment of NXP solutions
- Translate customer requirements into system-level technical solutions
- Collaborate with sales, applications, and product teams to drive design wins
- Prepare technical presentations and demos
- Lead customer engagements and internal reviews
- Develop technical depth while maintaining a system-level perspective
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Graduate in past 24 months or upcoming graduate
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Demonstrated technical aptitude
- Strong interest in customer-facing roles
- Competitive mindset with a passion to win
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to relocate within the United States