Field Application Engineer - Opto-Electronics

Overview

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven optical solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. We provide cutting edge wavelength management and amplifier technologies. Our comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.

Our Opto-Electronics team is seeking a Field Application Engineer (FAE) to support and grow our portfolio of optical solutions, with a focus on transceiver technologies. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to work across hardware and system-level challenges, including testing, troubleshooting, and firmware validation. The ideal candidate will have an Electrical Engineering degree with hands on hardware lab experience and this role will provide an opportunity to develop a deep expertise in optical components and hardware validation to effectively support customer requirements and lead technical engagements.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with existing field application team to apply electrical and hardware knowledge in customer support, including high-speed signal performance analysis, power consumption evaluation, and firmware root cause investigation.
• Work closely with customers and Molex sales team from product conception to successful customer qualification. Manage design-in activity in concert with internal teams.
• Provide technical support of strategic accounts and drive critical customer issues to resolution.
• Work with engineering team to define product test requirements.
• Interpret industry standards, customer requirements, and competitive intelligence in order to provide guidance into product features and performance requirements to meet customer module qualification.
• Bring-up transceiver modules at customer sites and develop solutions that support end-user applications.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

What Will Put You Ahead

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation / time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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Equal Opportunities

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