Cambridge Mechatronics
IT
China
Location: Greater China (Shenzhen / Shanghai)
Company: Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd (CML)
Reports to: Director of China Sales/GC Country Manager
Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd (CML) is a globally recognised fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Cambridge, UK. CML is pioneering Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator systems, delivering high-precision, high-volume actuation solutions for global markets including smartphones.
CML develops complete actuator system solutions, integrating the actuator, control ICs, and advanced algorithms. Our multi-disciplinary global team combines expertise in materials science, mechanical engineering, semiconductor design, electronics, firmware, and software to realise breakthrough performance and scalable manufacturability.
With approximately 850 granted and pending patents, CML ranks among the top 25 UK patent filers, reflecting our strong culture of innovation and technical leadership.
CML is seeking an experienced Field Applications Engineering (FAE) Manager/Leader to lead customer technical engagement across the Greater China region. This role will manage regional FAE teams and serve as the primary technical interface between CML and key customers, including Tier 1 smartphone and consumer electronics OEMs and ODMs.
The FAE Manager will ensure successful design-in, integration, and ramp of CML’s SMA actuator systems and controller IC solutions within customer platforms. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent customer-facing skills, and the ability to lead cross-regional engineering collaboration.
Serve as the primary technical liaison between CML and key customers in Greater China.
Support customer design-in activities for CML actuator systems and controller IC solutions.
Provide technical guidance on system integration, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting.
Translate customer requirements into actionable feedback for internal engineering teams.
Build, lead, and mentor a regional team of Field Applications Engineers.
Establish clear processes for customer support, escalation management, and technical documentation.
Develop the team’s technical capability across actuator systems, IC controllers, and algorithms.
Drive successful design wins and product adoption across smartphone and other emerging applications.
Work closely with customers during system architecture, development, and validation phases.
Support product qualification, testing, and production ramp activities.
Partner closely with product management, R&D, systems engineering, and operations teams.
Provide customer insights to guide product roadmaps and feature prioritisation.
Support internal debugging and problem-solving efforts related to field issues.
Collaborate with regional sales teams to support strategic customer engagements.
Participate in technical presentations, workshops, and demonstrations.
Support pre-sales technical evaluations and proof-of-concept implementations.
Significant experience in Field Applications Engineering or Applications Engineering within the semiconductor or electromechanical systems industry.
Experience supporting Tier 1 smartphone or consumer electronics OEMs/ODMs in Greater China.
Experience in camera is ideal and an understanding of the complex supply chain.
Proven leadership experience managing FAE or applications teams.
Strong background in system-level integration involving ICs, actuators, sensors, or embedded systems.
Solid understanding of:
Mixed-signal or power management ICs
Electromechanical actuator systems or motor control
Embedded control systems and system integration
Ability to debug complex system-level issues across hardware, firmware, and mechanical components.
Strong experience working with Chinese consumer electronics supply chains and development processes.
Excellent customer engagement and relationship management skills.
Ability to navigate fast-paced engineering programs with multiple stakeholders.
Fluent Mandarin Chinese and English required.
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
Work with one of the UK’s most innovative deep-tech companies.
Play a key role in deploying breakthrough SMA actuator technology into next-generation consumer devices.
Collaborate with leading global OEMs and technology partners.
Join a highly innovative company ranked among the UK’s top patent filers.