Job Description
Field Application Engineering Manager - EMEA (d/m/f)
Garching, Germany | Jena, Germany

Sense the power of light

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

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


Who we are looking for


  • 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


Please contact Bettina Schmid for further information via BETTINA.SCHMID@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +49 (941) 8502399.

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.
Information at a Glance
Job ID:  23218
Posting Start Date:  6/23/26
Job Family:  Sales
Career Level:  Experienced Professional (>8 years)
Company:  ams Sensors Germany GmbH
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  Hybrid
Job Shift:  Flex time
Employment Type:  Regular
Department:  GSS Europe, Middle East, Africa

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.