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Koch Industries

Field Application Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

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  • Dental

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  • PTO

... optic products and technology tied to our Datacom & Specialty Solutions Business Unit. Our Team ... application notes for customers. Who You Are * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering ...

Amphenol TCS

Sr. Field Application Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

... Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's largest ... This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building relationships, influencing technical ...

Amphenol TCS

Sr. Field Application Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

... Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's largest ... This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building relationships, influencing technical ...

Nova Ltd.

Application Scientist

Austin, TX · On-site

The Application Engineer is someone who will engage with Nova customers to develop high-value, innovative optical metrology applications in semiconductor manufacturing; apply robust statistical ...

CivicMinds, Inc.

Camera & Optical Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$116K - $151K/yr

Position: Camera & Optical Engineer Location: Richardson, TX Type: Full-time | On-site ... application needs • Integrate and optimize camera modules within broader electrical and ...

Amphenol TCS

Field Applications Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

... Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's largest ... Position: Field Applications Engineer Location: Austin, TX Amphenol High Speed and Commercial ...

Amphenol TCS

Field Applications Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

... Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's largest ... Position: Field Applications Engineer Location: Austin, TX Amphenol High Speed and Commercial ...

9 Mothers Corporation

Field Applications Engineer

Manor, TX · On-site

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Field Applications Engineer About 9 Mothers The modern battlefield has changed. Cheap, autonomous ... Practical experience with optical/camera calibration (focus, boresighting), sensor alignment, and ...

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EmergencyMD

Applications Engineer (Field Based)

Austin, TX · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Applications Engineer (Field Based) Do you want to be part of an organization on the cutting edge ... Strong optics/laser, electrical and computer competency. * Training or certification in computers ...

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What is an optical application engineer?

An Optical Application Engineer is a professional who specializes in designing, developing, and supporting optical systems and components, such as lenses, lasers, and fiber optics, for various applications. They work closely with clients to understand technical requirements and provide solutions that meet specific optical performance needs. Their responsibilities often include testing prototypes, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with engineering and sales teams to ensure successful product integration. Optical Application Engineers play a crucial role in industries such as telecommunications, medical devices, imaging, and manufacturing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an optical application engineer?

To thrive as an Optical Application Engineer, you need a strong background in optics, photonics, and physics, typically supported by a degree in optical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with optical design software (such as Zemax or Code V), laser systems, and relevant industry standards is essential. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help you translate customer requirements into practical solutions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These abilities are crucial for delivering innovative optical solutions that meet technical specifications and client needs.

How does an optical application engineer typically collaborate with product development teams to deliver client solutions?

Optical Application Engineers often work closely with product development teams by translating client requirements into technical specifications, participating in design reviews, and troubleshooting integration challenges. They serve as a vital bridge between customers and internal engineering, ensuring that optical systems meet performance criteria and application needs. Frequent collaboration includes providing feedback on prototypes, suggesting design modifications, and supporting testing and validation processes. This teamwork helps ensure that final products align with both technical standards and client expectations.

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Field Application Engineer

Koch Industries

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Koch Industries rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

137th of 542 rated manufacturers

Job description

Your Job
Molex is seeking a dynamic and proactive Field Application Engineer (FAE) to lead, promote, and resolve all technical and engineering related barriers in designing Molex connectors, cables, and solutions into AMD Austin locations. You will not only drive technical engagements with customers in targeted areas of growth, but also uncover new opportunities while developing strong relationships with customer engineering. A key function of this role is to promote and secure new design wins for high-speed copper and fiber optic products and technology tied to our Datacom & Specialty Solutions Business Unit.
Our Team
Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a complete range of connectivity products, services and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries. Our Datacom and Specialty Solutions (DSS) team designs an extensive product line serving customers in telecommunications, datacom, hyperscalers, cloud, data center and storage applications.
What You Will Do
  • Support customer engineering contacts and Molex sales team to secure new design wins and a convertible Salesforce pipeline that leads to profitable year over year growth.
  • Establish strategic, and differentiated, technical relationships with key engineering and SI contacts at the customer.
  • Work closely with customer development/process/reliability engineers in resolving any technical issues for design-in of High Speed I/Os, Backplane / BTB / Storage Connectors / Cables as well as other copper solutions.
  • Provide innovative solutions to customer application opportunities utilizing the broad portfolio of Molex offerings and assist Account Management team in the proposal of those solutions to customer contacts.
  • Knowledge sharing and collaboration with other Molex FAE's in the Infotech/Datacom space
  • Communication and alignment with the other functional groups internal to Molex including Product Management, Global Sales, Advanced Development, Signal Integrity, etc.
  • Make recommendations for improvement of interconnect systems and solutions, resolving customer potential or current issues.
  • Assist Product Marketing in providing insightful information on competition solutions reviews, customer systems and processes.
  • Develop supporting documents/application notes for customers.

Who You Are
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Computer Science, Physics or related field
  • Minimum 5 years' relevant engineering experience within the electronics industry
  • Experience directly interfacing with customers.
  • Experience in managing and leading projects, dynamically prioritizing assignments, and working independently.

What Puts You Ahead
  • Austin based as majority of the daily engagement with be in Austin, TX
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Computer Science, Physics or related field
  • 5+ years' experience in the area of designing, qualifying, and/or supporting high speed electrical interconnects and solutions.
  • Detailed in problem solving and analysis.
  • Solid understanding of various connectors/cables/solutions manufacturing processe
  • Understanding of statistical approach in problem solving, SPC and other quality tools
  • Well versed in 2D/3D CAD design tools (NX preferred)
  • Understanding of ability to do chassis level design.

Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
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.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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