Technical Sales & Applications Program (TSAP)

Technical Sales & Applications Program (TSAP)

NXP Semiconductors is a global leader in the intelligent edge, providing platforms and solutions that enable customers to innovate around our core technologies: processing, connectivity, and analog. We are focused on driving success in the Industrial, IoT, and Automotive markets, enabling customers to develop next-generation products that shape the future of secure, connected, and intelligent systems.

Program Overview

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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 0-2 years of experience

• 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.

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.