Fiber Optics Applications Engineer — Customer Solutions

Amphenol CIT; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Amphenol Fiber Systems International in Allen, TX is seeking an Applications Engineer to be the technical point of contact for customers and translate requirements into manufacturable fiber‑optic solutions. You’ll respond to RFQs/RFIs, develop BOMs, and support proposals with engineering teams to ensure producible, high-quality results.

The role requires collaboration across Sales, Design, Manufacturing, and Project Engineering, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing quality, process, product engineering, or applications engineering in fiber‑optic or interconnect fields.
• Experience with RFQ/RFI responses and BOM preparation.
• Ability to read technical and engineering drawings.
• Customer-focused with strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical point of contact for customers; provide application support and relay customer requirements to internal teams.
• Respond to RFQs and RFIs in a timely, accurate manner.
• Develop BOMs and configurations for fiber optic cable assemblies and harnesses.
• Assist with creation of technical documentation: proposals, specifications, datasheets, test plans, and assembly instructions.
• Demonstrate prototypes and completed applications to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure designs are producible and meet quality and performance requirements.
• Support validation and testing activities and interpret results for customers.
• Track customer feedback and application trends to support new product opportunities.

Skills

Customer-focused communication

RFQ/RFI responses

BOM configuration

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, optical, industrial engineering, physics, or related technical discipline

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

CRM/PLM familiarity

Job description

Amphenol Fiber Systems International in Allen, TX is seeking an Applications Engineer to be the technical point of contact for customers and translate requirements into manufacturable fiber‑optic solutions. You’ll respond to RFQs/RFIs, develop BOMs, and support proposals with engineering teams to ensure producible, high-quality results.

The role requires collaboration across Sales, Design, Manufacturing, and Project Engineering, with up to 25% travel.