Automotive Applications Engineer

Job Description

As part of NXP Automotive Processing’s group, the Applications Engineers (AE) represent the primary technical interface between our R&D organization and our Field Applications and Sales engineering teams directly working with customers worldwide. This technical role interacts with many global groups within NXP. This requires the development of a technical skillset in a customer-facing environment. 
Work as part of a team distributed globally and together with local teams. This position involves working on a daily basis in collaboration with the R&D, field application engineers, and marketing teams to defend and understand the customers’ needs.

Specific Knowledge/Skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electronic Engineering or similar is required.
• Embedded software application development experience (>=6 years).
• Embedded C language programming knowledge is required.
• An advanced understanding of Microcontrollers and Microprocessors is required.
• Advanced English and Spanish communication skills (verbal & written).

Scope of Expectations

• Take an intellectual, future-focused, solutions-oriented, big-picture attitude.
• Be the source for fresh perspectives, breakthrough ideas, and creative solutions that create real value.
• Put external and internal customers and their needs at the core of everything done.
• Promote constructive dialogue and collaboration within and across all boundaries to drive better company results.
• Demonstrate adaptability in the midst of change and challenges.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Lead the execution from the application's perspective for the new product development process by planning, coordinating, and executing the different deliverables of this role.
• Perform validation of key IP blocks to ensure that the defined functionality is properly met and documentation is properly created.
• Develop demo applications and reference designs to show the advantages of NXP products.
• Provide feedback to the Marketing, Systems, and Design teams with valuable improvement proposals related to the product features and architecture.
• Provide highly technical support to customers, Field Applications Engineers, Sales, and Marketing around the world designing with NXP Products
• Collaborate and participate in:
  • Development/revision of documentation
  • Testing software versions, stacks, and available operating systems
  • Creating and providing training (in English and Spanish)
  • Testing silicon modules and software drivers

What can you expect:

• This is a full-time position with a permanent contract
• Besides a good salary, you will be eligible for our
  • bonus plan,
  • receive lunch vouchers,
  • a number of vacation days based on seniority, and
  • the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount.
• We also have flexible work hours and a work-from-home policy.
• We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.
• We are based in one of the high-tech hubs in Guadalajara with easy access to public transport and restaurants and parks close by. We have many relaxation areas on-site, including a little library where you can borrow books, sofas to relax in a quiet place, a cafeteria, and a restaurant in our common area.
• Life at NXP is more than working alone. We like to start our day with a free coffee and chat with a colleague and on Thursdays, we have fresh fruits for all employees. Join us at one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees such as our Christmas parties, our employee children’s parties, and food fairs. Or help us give back to society by donating blood or collecting clothes and food for children in need.

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