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TE Connectivity SR Field Applications Engineer - Passive Optical Connectivity in #Remote, California
SR Field Applications Engineer - Passive Optical Connectivity
Posting Start Date: 3/12/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Description:
Job Overview
Join TE Connectivity'sPassive 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, and expanded beam concepts
Testing & Measurement: Experience with fiber optic inspection, cleaning, and testing equipment
Design Tools: Basic proficiency with 3D CAD systems (Creo, SolidWorks) or willingness to develop these skills
Developing Expertise Areas
Silicon Photonics: Interest in learning PIC coupling methodologies and silicon photonics integration
Polarization Management: Willingness to develop expertise in polarization maintaining fiber and fusion splicing
AI System Understanding: Interest in learning customer AI architectures and chip-to-chip optical connectivity requirements
Advanced Testing: Capability to learn advanced fiber optic testing and validation methodologies
Professional Skills
Communication: Strong technical communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts clearly
Problem Solving: Analytical approach to technical challenges with attention to detail
Customer Service: Professional demeanor and customer-focused mindset
Learning Agility: Ability to quickly learn new technologies and application areas
Collaboration: Effective teamwork skills for cross-functional project support
Preferred Qualifications
Industry Experience: Background in telecommunications, data center, or optical communications markets
Hands-on Experience: Laboratory experience with optical testing equipment and fiber optic systems
Technical Certifications: Fiber optic technician certifications or related optical technology credentials
Customer Experience: Previous experience in customer-facing technical roles or applications engineering
Growth & Development Opportunities
Technical Mentorship: Work closely with senior FAE team members and the FAE Manager for skill development
Customer Exposure: Direct interaction with leading technology companies and AI/hyperscale computing customers
Technology Leadership: Opportunity to become a technical expert in emerging silicon photonics and AI connectivity markets
Career Advancement: Clear path for growth within field applications engineering or transition to product management roles
Competencies
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $135,800 –$203,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
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Job Locations:
#Remote, California #Remote
United States
Posting City: San jose
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 148441
Workplace Type: Remote
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
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