Job Details

Job Description

Overview

Tektronix is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Field Application Engineer to join our North America Sales team. This role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who wants to develop deep technical expertise in electrical test and measurement instrumentation while preparing for a career in technical sales.

To ensure success in this role, the selected candidate will first spend 9-12 months in the Technical Support Center (TSC), where they will gain hands-on experience with Tektronix and Keithley products, customer applications, and troubleshooting techniques. After completing this immersive training, the individual will relocate to the Bay Area. Once in the region they will transition into a customer-facing Field Application Engineer position, where they will drive sales growth and support key accounts.

Program Structure & Role Progression

• Phase 1: Technical Support Training (9-12 months, based in Beaverton, OR)
  • Work as an Applications Engineer in the Technical Support Center (TSC)
  • Develop expertise in oscilloscopes, signal generators, source measure units, parameter analyzers, and other test and measurement instruments
  • Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to engineers at leading technology companies
  • Assist customers in solving complex test challenges, troubleshooting equipment issues, and optimizing measurement setups
  • Collaborate with Field Application Engineers (FAEs), Sales Teams, and Product Engineering Teams to deliver effective solutions
  • Create technical content, such as application notes, training videos, and knowledge base articles
  • Gain hands-on experience with customer use cases, preparing for the transition into a sales-focused role
• Phase 2: Field Application Engineer (Field-Based Role)
  • Apply technical expertise to drive customer success and revenue growth
  • Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping them select the right solutions for their applications
  • Work closely with Account Managers to develop and execute strategic sales plans
  • Conduct product demonstrations, proof-of-concept trials, and technical discovery discussions
  • Identify and develop new sales opportunities within assigned accounts and regions
  • Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and industry events
  • Continue to leverage relationships with internal teams, including TSC, Marketing, and Product Line teams, to optimize customer support

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Understanding and experience with test and measurement instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, DMMs, SMUs, etc.)
• Hands-on lab experience in R&D, university projects, or internships involving signal-oriented test and measurement
• Programming experience with at least one high-level language (Python, C#, LabVIEW, etc.), particularly for instrument control and automation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence both internal and external stakeholders
• Passion for customer engagement and problem-solving
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region after the training phase

• A structured onboarding and training program to develop deep product and customer knowledge
• Hands-on experience supporting cutting-edge technology customers in industries like semiconductors, communications, aerospace & defense, and automotive
• A career path with strong growth potential in sales, applications engineering, or product management
• The opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused environment