Technical Sales & Applications Program (TSAP) Engineer
Job Description
The Technical Sales & Applications Program (TSAP) is NXP’s early-career development program for new college graduates pursuing customer-facing technical roles within NXP’s Global Sales & Marketing (GSM) organization. The program is designed for candidates who combine strong technical capability with the competitiveness and drive required to succeed in customer-facing roles. TSAP prepares participants for long-term careers as Technical Sales Engineers (TSEs) or Field Applications Engineers (FAEs) through a combination of structured learning and on-the-job experience.
Program Structure
Integrated Learning & On-the-Job Development (9–12 months)
Structured Learning includes semiconductor and system fundamentals; NXP product portfolios; embedded systems and software fundamentals; business fundamentals; and instructor-led training from NXP subject-matter experts and leaders.
On-the-Job Training includes territory or customer assignments including participating in customer meetings, technical reviews, assisting with evaluations and demos, and progressively taking ownership of technical responsibilities.
Upon completion, participants transition into a permanent TSE or FAE role within the U.S. organization, with placement based on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Support customers and partners through evaluation, design, and deployment of NXP solutions
Translate customer requirements into system-level technical solutions
Collaborate with sales, applications, and product teams to drive design wins
Prepare technical presentations and demos
Lead customer engagements and internal reviews
Develop technical depth while maintaining a system-level perspective
Qualifications
Recent Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Spring 2025-Spring 2026 graduates)
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Demonstrated technical aptitude
Strong interest in customer-facing roles
Competitive mindset with a passion to win
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Willingness to relocate within the United States
Career Outcomes
Graduates of TSAP typically advance into roles such as Technical Sales Engineer (TSE) or Field Applications Engineer (FAE). Career advancement can lead to Systems or Solutions Engineer, or broader technical or commercial leadership roles.
More information about NXP in the United States...
NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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