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Senior Optical Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Sr. Optical Specialist - Lead Part Time

Spring, TX · On-site

$11.52 - $15.54/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A Visionworks Sr. Optical Specialist-Lead/Sales Lead is the very face of our business and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible journey for every patient and customer. This person is trained and ...

Senior Optical Transport Engineer

Irving, TX

$73K - $174K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the job you're considering The Senior Engineer, Long Haul Wave is an experienced optical transport professional responsible for delivering backbone wavelength services from initial design ...

Senior Optical DC Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Primarily focused on the development and support of high-speed fiber optic network fabric links and systems through a combination of a deep level understanding of optical cables of various types ...

Senior Optical DC Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Primarily focused on the development and support of high-speed fiber optic network fabric links and systems through a combination of a deep level understanding of optical cables of various types ...

Senior Optical Network Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with engineers from L1 optical engineering team, network design, delivery and AI Ops, DC Ops, and DC build teams and program/project managers to develop milestones and deliverables ...

Senior Optical Network Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with engineers from L1 optical engineering team, network design, delivery and AI Ops, DC Ops, and DC build teams and program/project managers to develop milestones and deliverables ...

Senior Optical Network Engineer

Austin, TX

$103K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Primarily focused on the development and support of high-speed fiber optic network fabric links and systems through a combination of a deep level understanding of optical cables of various types ...

Senior Optical Network Engineer

Austin, TX

$103K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Primarily focused on the development and support of high-speed fiber optic network fabric links and systems through a combination of a deep level understanding of optical cables of various types ...

Senior Optical DC Engineer

Austin, TX

$103K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Primarily focused on the development and support of high-speed fiber optic network fabric links and systems through a combination of a deep level understanding of optical cables of various types ...

Senior Optical DC Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Primarily focused on the development and support of high-speed fiber optic network fabric links and systems through a combination of a deep level understanding of optical cables of various types ...

Senior Optical DC Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Primarily focused on the development and support of high-speed fiber optic network fabric links and systems through a combination of a deep level understanding of optical cables of various types ...

Senior Optical Network Engineer

Austin, TX

$103K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Primarily focused on the development and support of high-speed fiber optic network fabric links and systems through a combination of a deep level understanding of optical cables of various types ...

Sales Lead Part Time

Tomball, TX · On-site

$11.86 - $16.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A Visionworks Sr. Optical Specialist-Lead/Sales Lead is the very face of our business and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible journey for every patient and customer. This person is trained and ...

Sales Lead Part Time

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$11.09 - $14.97/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A Visionworks Sr. Optical Specialist-Lead/Sales Lead is the very face of our business and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible journey for every patient and customer. This person is trained and ...

Sales Lead Part Time

Dallas, TX

$11.86 - $16.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A Visionworks Sr. Optical Specialist-Lead/Sales Lead is the very face of our business and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible journey for every patient and customer. This person is trained and ...

Sales Lead

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$11.86 - $16.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A Visionworks Sr. Optical Specialist-Lead/Sales Lead is the very face of our business and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible journey for every patient and customer. This person is trained and ...

Sales Lead Part Time

Live Oak, TX

$11.09 - $14.97/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A Visionworks Sr. Optical Specialist-Lead/Sales Lead is the very face of our business and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible journey for every patient and customer. This person is trained and ...

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What is the difference between Senior Optical vs Optical Technician?

AspectSenior OpticalOptical Technician
Required CredentialsOptical-related certifications, experience in optical design or managementOptical dispensing certifications, technical training
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, research facilities, or management rolesOptical retail stores, labs, manufacturing facilities
Employer & Industry UsageOptical companies, healthcare, research institutionsOptical retail chains, labs, manufacturing firms
Common Search & ComparisonHigher-level responsibilities, design, and supervisionTechnical assembly, fitting, and testing

Senior Optical professionals typically handle advanced design, management, or supervisory tasks within optical companies or research settings. In contrast, Optical Technicians focus on technical assembly, fitting, and testing of optical devices or eyewear. While both roles require specialized training, Senior Optical roles involve more experience and higher-level responsibilities, whereas Optical Technicians are more hands-on with technical tasks.

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Senior Optical Engineer

Foxconn Industrial Internet

Houston, TX • On-site

$123K - $159K/yr

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Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description

We are seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to join our Optical NPI team to support the development and scaling of next-generation optical switch products from New Product Introduction (NPI) through high-volume manufacturing. This role focuses on the optical subsystem architecture, performance margins, tolerances, contamination sensitivity, and system stability, and will drive validation, characterization, and production readiness from prototypes through product maturity.
This is a highly cross-functional role working closely with NPI, test engineering, manufacturing teams, and customers to ensure robust optical performance and scalable production solutions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead deep-dive investigations of complex optical path issues, identifying root causes and driving improvements across design, test, fixtures, and manufacturing processes through structured experiments and DOE methodologies.
  • Partner with NPI and Test Engineering teams to develop manufacturable optical measurement strategies, including selection and integration of optical test equipment for product development and production environments.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define and implement optical inspection and cleaning processes to improve yield, reduce retest rates, and maintain optical performance standards.
  • Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for automated optical inspection and cleaning systems by defining acceptance criteria, conducting qualification and correlation studies, and closing readiness gaps prior to production release.
  • Qualify optical test equipment and stations through measurement system analysis, including Cg/Cgk, GR&R, and station-to-station correlation studies.
  • Analyze production and test data to identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions prior to mass production.
  • Document technical findings, validation results, and process improvements to support design and manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in optical engineering, optical testing, or optical manufacturing/NPI supporting complex hardware systems in laboratory or production environments.
  • Proven experience troubleshooting optical path issues, including fiber connectors, end-face quality, contamination control, and optical signal integrity.
  • Hands-on experience implementing optical measurement systems, including automation, calibration, data logging, and traceability.
  • Experience defining and validating optical inspection and cleaning processes in collaboration with cross-functional or customer teams.
  • Strong experimental and analytical skills with experience conducting structured experiments (DOE) and applying data-driven decision making.
  • Ability to produce clear technical documentation and communicate findings to engineering and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with optical switching products or high-speed networking optics, including fiber-based interconnects, optical modules, or optical assemblies.
  • Familiarity with high-speed optical link testing and performance metrics such as BER, eye diagrams, jitter margin, and signal integrity analysis.
  • Experience supporting equipment qualification and production readiness, including SAT planning and execution.
  • Working knowledge of measurement system capability analysis including Cg/Cgk, GR&R, and correlation studies.
  • Experience working with mechanical designs and interpreting 2D/3D CAD drawings.

Work Location: Houston, TX (onsite)
Foxconn Industrial Internet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.