Sr Manager - Mass Market Technical Leader - Americas

Job description

Location options in Novi, Michigan, Austin, Texas, San Jose, CA, or Remote. NXP Semiconductors enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation at the Intelligent Edge. As a global leader in secure connectivity and embedded processing, NXP delivers scalable hardware and software platforms powering automotive, industrial, IoT, robotics, and edge AI applications. We combine deep system expertise with a strong distribution ecosystem to bring intelligent solutions to market at scale. Role Overview We are seeking a technical leader to head Mass Market Technical Support for the Americas within the CAS organization. · Lead NXP FAEs supporting Mass Market customers and distribution partners · Drive technical alignment and capability across distributor FAE teams · Shape how we scale embedded solutions through our channel ecosystem · Recruit, coach, and develop new college graduates as a foundational element of the Mass Market technical talent strategy This is a high-impact leadership role with regional responsibility, ideal for a hands-on technical leader ready to expand scope and influence across both direct and partner-based technical models. A critical component of success will be building a sustainable talent pipeline through structured development of early-career engineers. Key Responsibilities Lead Americas Mass Market Technical Execution · Manage and develop NXP FAEs supporting Mass Market customers · Establish clear technical priorities aligned to growth initiatives · Ensure consistent positioning of NXP’s embedded, connectivity, and AI solutions Enable and Influence Distribution Technical Ecosystem · Partner with distribution technical leadership to align support strategy · Drive scalable training, certification, and enablement programs · Participate in joint business and technical reviews with key distributors · Elevate distributor FAE capability in embedded processing and edge AI Drive Growth Through Technical Engagement · Support design-in strategies across microcontrollers, processors, connectivity, and system solutions · Collaborate with Sales, Product Lines, Marketing, and Engineering to align technical execution · Contribute to measurable improvements in design wins, funnel growth, and customer expansion Build and Develop Talent · Recruit, coach, and develop FAEs · Establish structured onboarding and development paths for new college graduates · Build a sustainable early-career technical pipeline · Coach for technical depth, customer influence, and business acumen · Foster a performance-driven, customer-first culture Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline · 7–10 years of experience in Field Applications, Product Engineering, or Technical Support roles · Prior people leadership experience (formal or team lead capacity) · Strong background in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and system-level architecture · Experience with AI-enabled embedded systems or edge computing architectures preferred · Demonstrated experience working with semiconductor distribution and distributor technical support teams · Experience developing early-career engineers or new college graduates preferred · Solid understanding of business development and design-in cycles · Strong communication and stakeholder management skills · Willingness to travel up to 25% 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. #LI-6aa0