Field Application Engineer (FAE) - Tokyo, Japan

SUMMARY:
As a Senior Field Application Engineer (FAE), you will be responsible for driving technical engagement, design-win activities, and business growth with customers and distribution partners across Japan. You will act as the primary technical interface between customers, sales, product marketing, and engineering teams to promote MCC's discrete semiconductor portfolio.

This is a Hybrid position, and is based in Tokyo, Japan!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with MCC distribution partner and customers technical team to achieve design-win´s and increase account penetration.
• Support the development of tools for sales promotion such as application kits or test boards, work with ICs partners on reference designs and support the creation of valuable content for promotion activities.
• Develop and drive strategic technical plans by customer solution (prepare customer presentations and product/application training).
• Support the sales teams in identifying new opportunities by maintaining excellent relationships with customers’ technical team.
• Interface with R&D and Product Marketing on new product definition and technology requirements.
• Collect and summarize market intelligence information and provide feedback to the respective product team.
• Work with a team regionally or globally to achieve assigned tasks and objectives.
• Attend and actively participate in strategic region meetings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of semiconductor applications, design, or field applications engineering experience.
• Native-level fluency in Japanese, both written and spoken, is mandatory required to support customers across Japan; English communication skills are preferred, and Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a plus.
• Understanding of the semiconductor industry market forces and dynamics.
• Ability to converse with sales and marketing managers about basic business issues.
• Effective communication, presentation, organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities at one time.
• This position is based in Tokyo, Japan, and requires approximately 30-50% travel within Japan.

COMPETENCIES:
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.