Senior Staff Field Applications Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Field Applications Engineer to lead demonstrations and testing at customer sites, provide on-site fiber optics support, and assist with installation and configuration.

The role interacts with design teams to implement custom requests and conduct failure analyses while maintaining strong customer relationships. The candidate should have a deep fiber optics background with 10+ years in the industry, strong communication, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Fiber Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of work experience in Fiber Optics Industry, including hands-on experience on fiber optic module design/testing.
• Experience in design Optics Module is preferred.

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 request.
• Conduct Failure Analysis, identify root cause, and conclude with corrective actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer's design/testing team.

Skills

Fiber optics experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

Fiber optic module design/testing

Job description

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Senior Staff Field Applications Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically adept Senior Staff Field Application Engineer with deep expertise in fiber-optic transceivers, semiconductor laser technologies, and high-speed data communications. Serves as the critical interface between AOI’s engineering teams and strategic customers across data center, telecom, and broadband markets.

Must be willing to relocate to Seattle, WA or San Francisco Bay Area.

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 request.
• Conduct Failure Analysis, identify root cause, and conclude with corrective actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships and rapport with customer's design/testing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Fiber Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of work experience in Fiber Optics Industry, including hands-on experience 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.
• Ability to travel to Mainland China from the United States.

Location & Travel

This position is full time and on-site based in the Seattle, WA. This position can expect around 25% of travel.

Why AOI?

In addition to a competitive salary, AOI offers

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs.
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year.
• Relocation package available within US.
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US).