Field Application Engineering Manager - EMEA (d/m/f)

Sense the power of light

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. With more than 110 years of industry experience, we combine engineering excellence and global manufacturing with a passion for cutting-edge innovation enabling transformative advancements in the automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer industries. "Sense the power of light" - our success is based on the deep understanding of the potential of light and distinct portfolio of emitter and sensor technologies. Around 19,700 employees worldwide drive innovations alongside societal megatrends. Find out more about us on https://ams-osram.com

We are looking for an experienced FAE Manager to lead our customer-facing Field Application Engineering team across the EMEA region. In this strategic role, operates at the intersection of engineering, sales, and customer strategy —driving design wins, revenue growth, and long-term customer partnerships in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Field Application Engineers across key accounts and regions
• Serve as the senior technical interface for customers, including escalation management and executive-level interactions
• Drive design-in and design-win activities, supporting customers from concept phase through to production
• Partner closely with Sales to identify, build, and successfully convert pipeline opportunities into revenue
• Collaborate with Product Management and R&D to translate customer requirements into product solutions
• Ensure strong focus on strategic key accounts and high-impact growth opportunities
• Capture and analyze market insights and application trends to shape future product solutions

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Field Application Engineering, Technical Sales, or Application Engineering
• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing technical teams
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to engage effectively at senior and executive levels
• Solid commercial acumen, including understanding of pipelines, revenue drivers, and business impact
• Experience working with OEM customers (automotive or industrial sectors strongly preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, combining technical depth with clear business perspective

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.