Associate Field Applications Engineer

About the Role

This is a twelve-to-twenty-four-month developmental rotation program offering real-world experience supporting ADI's industry-leading technologies across automotive markets. Participants will gain exposure to ADI's broad technology portfolio, focusing on high-speed video and sensor data transport while building customer engagement skills and business acumen. The program includes a progressive curriculum with professional development and mentorship before integration into the worldwide sales team and deployment to a target market.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the evaluation and design of automotive connectivity systems including camera, display, radar, and related embedded processing platforms.
• Understanding and communicating customer technical requirements and market trends in emerging automotive technologies.
• Training colleagues and customers on ADI's technologies, products, and best practices.
• Contributing to internal product development strategy and product definitions.
• Serving as a trusted technical advisor to customer engineering and management teams.
• Cultivating relationships and influence with ADI’s engineering, marketing, and sales teams.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Understanding and supporting high-speed data and video transport technologies used in automotive camera, display, and radar systems.
• Electronic circuits schematic/layout analysis, design, and debug.
• Automotive electronics architecture.
• Prototype development including hardware and software.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships – both internal and external.
• Educating others about ADI’s solutions through technical presentations and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of electronic schematics, layout, and components.
• Foundation of software fundamentals.
• Experience debugging hardware and software using basic lab equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of embedded systems and communication protocols.
• Relocation to Southeastern Michigan at completion of the rotational program required.
• Familiarity with high-speed serial communication such as Ethernet, MIPI, SerDes, or related interfaces.
• Experience with lab measurement and soldering equipment.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Solid communication skills along with comfort presenting technical topics.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally (~10% of the time).
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Self-motivation and capability to work autonomously.
• Agility and desire for continuous learning.