Field Applications Engineer — Eastern US (25-50% Travel)

EXFO; Quebec; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an Application Engineer to support sales growth in the Eastern USA. The role involves pre-sales activities, field evaluations, and maintaining product knowledge. Candidates must have at least three years of experience with communications test equipment, a degree in Telecommunications, Optics, or Engineering, and be willing to travel 25%-50%. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience with communications test equipment or equivalent.
• English written and verbal proficiency is required.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%-50%.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales support to the NEM and LAB customer base.
• Participate in field evaluations for customer training on EXFO solutions.
• Provide support presence at trade shows and customer demonstrations.

Skills

Communications technologies

High-speed transceivers

Photonics

Optical components

PIC technologies

Education

Degree in Telecommunications, Optics, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Testing and characterization tools (IL / PDL measurements, BERT, etc.)

Job description

A technology company is seeking an Application Engineer to support sales growth in the Eastern USA. The role involves pre-sales activities, field evaluations, and maintaining product knowledge. Candidates must have at least three years of experience with communications test equipment, a degree in Telecommunications, Optics, or Engineering, and be willing to travel 25%-50%. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.