SR Field Applications Engineer - Passive Optical Connectivity 1

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

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Job Overview

Join TE Connectivity's Passive Optical Connectivity team as a Field Applications Engineer and become a technical specialist who directly supports customers implementing cutting-edge silicon photonics and optical interconnect solutions. You'll work closely with customers to solve complex optical connectivity challenges while developing deep expertise in AI and hyperscale computing applications. 

 

As AI architectures drive unprecedented demand for high-performance optical connectivity, field applications engineers are essential for customer technical success. You'll be the technical bridge between TE's innovative passive optical solutions and customer implementation success, directly enabling next-generation AI and data center applications. 

 

**THIS IS A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY FOR CANDIDTES THAT LIVE IN SILICON VALLEY**

Job Requirements

 

Customer Technical Support & Application Engineering 

• Direct Customer Engagement: Provide technical support and applications engineering for passive optical connectivity solutions including Silicon Photonics and PIC coupling applications
• Technical Problem Solving: Support customers with fiber optic connector selection, optical performance optimization, and system integration challenges
• Application Development: Work with customers to develop and validate optical connectivity solutions for single-fiber, multi-fiber (MT based), and expanded beam applications
• Customer Training: Conduct technical training sessions on fiber optic inspection, cleaning, testing methodologies, and best practices 

Optical System Analysis & Design Support 

• Performance Analysis: Support customers with optical channel loss budget calculations, insertion loss (IL) and return loss (RL) analysis
• Connector Performance Validation: Assist customers in validating optical fiber connector performance and system integration requirements
• Design Collaboration: Work with customers using 3D CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks) to support mechanical integration and optical system design
• Testing Support: Provide hands-on support for fiber optic testing, inspection equipment usage, and performance validation 

 

Technical Expertise Development & Application

• Silicon Photonics Applications: Develop expertise in PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) coupling structures and fiber attachment unit (FAU) solutions
• Polarization Management: Support customers with polarization maintaining fiber applications, fusion splicing, and fiber polarity management
• Polarity Management: Mastery of fiber polarity management methods and fiber optic shuffle techniques
• Optical Performance Optimization: Provide technical guidance on optical lens performance, pointing accuracy, and return loss characteristics
• Laser System Integration: Support customers with laser power considerations, performance requirements, and system stability optimization 

Customer Requirements & Communication 

• Requirements Capture: Document customer technical requirements and application challenges for communication to internal teams
• Technical Documentation: Create application notes, technical guides, and customer-specific documentation
• Cross-functional Support: Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and System Architecture teams to address customer needs
• Market Intelligence: Gather and communicate customer feedback on product performance and market requirements 

 

What your background should look like

• Education: BS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field 
• Experience: 5-7 years in optical systems, fiber optics, or photonics with customer-facing technical experience preferred 
• Technical Foundation: Strong understanding of optical principles, fiber optics, and connector technologies 
• Customer Focus: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers in technical problem-solving environments 

 

Core Technical Competencies 

• Optical Systems: Understanding of optical channel loss budgets, fiber performance characteristics, and basic connector performance parameters 
• Fiber Optic Technology: Knowledge of passive fiber connector features including single-fiber, multi-fiber, a