Senior Fiber Optics Field Applications Engineer

AOI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package available

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

AOI is seeking a Senior Staff Field Application Engineer with deep expertise in fiber-optic transceivers and semiconductor laser technologies to bridge AOI engineering teams and key customers in data center, telecom, and broadband markets. The role requires relocation to Seattle, WA or the San Francisco Bay Area and involves significant travel to customer sites.

You will lead demonstrations, provide on-site technical support, and collaborate with design teams to address custom design requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Fiber Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related field is required.
• 10+ years of work experience in Fiber Optics Industry with hands-on fiber optic module design/testing.
• Experience in design Optics Module is preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality customer support and satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to Mainland China from the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead product demonstration and testing at customer sites.
• Provide technical support on-site for Fiber Optics applications.
• Assist customers with installation and configuration.
• Partner with Design Team on understanding/implementing custom design requests.
• Conduct Failure Analysis, identify root cause, and conclude with corrective actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer's design/testing team.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Technical troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Fiber Optics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Fiber optic module design/testing

Optical design tools

Job description

AOI is seeking a Senior Staff Field Application Engineer with deep expertise in fiber-optic transceivers and semiconductor laser technologies to bridge AOI engineering teams and key customers in data center, telecom, and broadband markets. The role requires relocation to Seattle, WA or the San Francisco Bay Area and involves significant travel to customer sites.

You will lead demonstrations, provide on-site technical support, and collaborate with design teams to address custom design requests