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Brewer Science · 1 day ago

Director, Field Applications Engineering

Brewer Science, Inc. is a major innovator of high-technology solutions for the semiconductor / microelectronics markets, currently seeking a Director of Field Applications Engineering. This role leads a technical team to drive customer success through deep process engagement, solution development, and post-sales support, while also expanding the company’s technical presence and strengthening customer relationships.

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Responsibilities

Lead a multi-regional or global team of FAEs, setting clear expectations, managing resource allocation, and developing organizational capabilities to scale with business growth
Establish and execute a global field applications strategy that aligns with long-term product and business plans, ensuring consistent customer engagement across regions
Serve as a senior technical partner to Sales, Product, and R&D leadership, advising on customer trends, technology inflection points, and field priorities to influence roadmaps and resource planning
Drive strategic technical engagement with high-value customers, cultivating executive relationships and positioning the company as a partner in technology enablement and roadmap execution
Oversee and approve critical product evaluations and qualifications, ensuring robust planning, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment for successful outcomes
Champion voice-of-customer initiatives, synthesizing regional feedback into global technical themes that shape product evolution and go-to-market strategies
Develop scalable tools, standards, and training programs to improve field efficiency and ensure consistent, high-quality technical support globally
Lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on knowledge management, collaboration platforms, and field data analytics
Take ownership of high-impact or escalated customer issues, leading executive-level coordination of root-cause investigations and resolution planning
Sponsor and guide cross-functional task forces to address recurring technical challenges or field quality concerns, ensuring preventive actions are implemented
Review and act on global field performance metrics, using data to proactively identify risk areas and initiate corrective or preventative actions
Represent the technical support function in executive customer reviews, articulating resolution plans, improvement efforts, and ongoing collaboration initiatives
Foster a culture of accountability and responsiveness within the FAE organization, ensuring timely closure of issues and sustained customer confidence

Qualification

Technical SupportLeadershipCustomer EngagementProcess ImprovementData AnalyticsCross-functional CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
12+ years of progressive experience in engineering
8+ years progressive leadership experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Master's or doctoral degree

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, long- and short-term disability, identity theft protection, and pet insurance
Paid leave, including community service leave, wellness breaks, and other special leave
Employee stock ownership, 401k, and bonus plans
Educational assistance & employee assistance program

Company

Brewer Science

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Brewer Science is a developer and manufacturer of semiconductors and microelectronic devices.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (5)
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2022 (8)
2021 (5)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Srikanth Kommu
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