We're seeking an exceptional leader to drive our Field Application Engineering strategy and execution. As a Senior Director, you'll lead a high-performing team of technical experts, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Your expertise will shape the direction of our field application engineering efforts, driving business growth and customer satisfaction. If you're a visionary leader with a passion for technology and a proven track record of success, we invite you to join our team!In your new role you will:
1. Successfully managing and enabling a team of FAE’s
2. Continuously adopt FAE organization in line with market development and Infineon’s strategic targets
3. Reach ambitious design win targets and other KPI’s to enable further growth
4. Drive joint and disruptive innovation with leading customers to ensure Infineon’s competitiveness in the future
5. Help FAE’s to maximize future business by having a holistic view on the application, focusing on the complete Infineon portfolio (T-shape approach)
6. Find the right tone by persistently helping the FAE’s on stakeholder alignment along their projects
7. Manage FAE resource allocation depending on expected return of investment (entrepreneurial mindset)
8. Align expectations and responsibilities towards the FAE organization with other stakeholders inside and outside Infineon
9. Foster continuous learning for the FAE’s with the target to become trusted advisor towards the customers, as well as supporting FAE’s on proceeding on the Technical Ladder career path
You know how to use your market know-how and your technical expertise effectively. In your team, you recognize potential and moderate it purposefully as well as establish a trusting cooperation. You keep track of the big picture and drive the defined KPI’s forward with your result-oriented mindset. You see disruptive innovations as changes that bring added value. Furthermore, you show curiosity and courage to pursue and implement them. A highly motivated team is looking forward to work with you in an innovative and international environment.
Beyond, you are best equipped for this task if you have:
10. A university degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable
11. At least 10 years of professional experience within the semiconductor or power electronics market
12. 5+ years’ experience as team leader, ability to identify and attract talents
13. Capability to identify early trends in the applications and competitive threats
14. Analytical skills for identification and assessment of unique value propositions / selling points / product competitiveness in order to prioritize Go-to-Market activities
15. Ability to drive alignment with key stakeholders and to manage multiple, multilevel interfaces
16. Strategic thinking, business sense, entrepreneurial view, as well as a good understanding of process management, digitalization, and change management
17. Experience with state-of-the-art CRM systems like Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics 365
18. Project Management skills based on proactive follow-up
19. Excellent English communication and presentation skills, German as a plus