SR Field Applications Engineer - Passive Optical Connectivity

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. They are seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer who will serve as a technical specialist, supporting customers with silicon photonics and optical interconnect solutions to solve complex connectivity challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and applications engineering for passive optical connectivity solutions including Silicon Photonics and PIC coupling applications
• Support customers with fiber optic connector selection, optical performance optimization, and system integration challenges
• Work with customers to develop and validate optical connectivity solutions for single-fiber, multi-fiber (MT based), and expanded beam applications
• Conduct technical training sessions on fiber optic inspection, cleaning, testing methodologies, and best practices
• Support customers with optical channel loss budget calculations, insertion loss (IL) and return loss (RL) analysis
• Assist customers in validating optical fiber connector performance and system integration requirements
• Work with customers using 3D CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks) to support mechanical integration and optical system design
• Provide hands-on support for fiber optic testing, inspection equipment usage, and performance validation
• Develop expertise in PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) coupling structures and fiber attachment unit (FAU) solutions
• Support customers with polarization maintaining fiber applications, fusion splicing, and fiber polarity management
• Mastery of fiber polarity management methods and fiber optic shuffle techniques
• Provide technical guidance on optical lens performance, pointing accuracy, and return loss characteristics
• Support customers with laser power considerations, performance requirements, and system stability optimization
• Document customer technical requirements and application challenges for communication to internal teams
• Create application notes, technical guides, and customer-specific documentation
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and System Architecture teams to address customer needs
• Gather and communicate customer feedback on product performance and market requirements

Requirements:

• BS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
• 5-7 years in optical systems, fiber optics, or photonics with customer-facing technical experience preferred
• Strong understanding of optical principles, fiber optics, and connector technologies
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers in technical problem-solving environments
• Understanding of optical channel loss budgets, fiber performance characteristics, and basic connector performance parameters
• Knowledge of passive fiber connector features including single-fiber, multi-fiber, and expanded beam concepts
• Experience with fiber optic inspection, cleaning, and testing equipment
• Basic proficiency with 3D CAD systems (Creo, SolidWorks) or willingness to develop these skills
• Interest in learning PIC coupling methodologies and silicon photonics integration
• Willingness to develop expertise in polarization maintaining fiber and fusion splicing
• Interest in learning customer AI architectures and chip-to-chip optical connectivity requirements
• Capability to learn advanced fiber optic testing and validation methodologies
• Strong technical communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Analytical approach to technical challenges with attention to detail
• Professional demeanor and customer-focused mindset
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and application areas
• Effective teamwork skills for cross-functional project support
• Background in telecommunications, data center, or optical communications markets
• Laboratory experience with optical testing equipment and fiber optic systems
• Fiber optic technician certifications or related optical technology credentials
• Previous experience in customer-facing technical roles or applications engineering