Manager, Field Applications Engineering - Passive Optical Connectivity

Manager, Field Applications Engineering - Passive Optical Connectivity

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Manager, Field Applications Engineering - Passive Optical Connectivity

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Join TE Connectivity's Passive Optical Connectivity organization as a Field Applications Engineering Manager and lead a team of technical experts who bridge the gap between cutting-edge silicon photonics technology and customer success. You'll drive customer engagement, technical positioning, and solution architecture while enabling the next generation of AI and hyperscale computing optical interconnects.

THIS IS A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY FOR CANDIDATES THAT LIVE IN SILICON VALLEY

Why This Role Matters

As AI architectures demand unprecedented optical performance from chip-to-chip connectivity, field applications engineering has become the critical bridge between TE's advanced capabilities and customer success. You'll lead technical relationships that directly enable customer AI implementations while positioning TE's leadership in passive optical connectivity solutions.

Team Leadership & Customer Engagement

• FAE Team Management:
  Lead and develop a high-performing Field Applications Engineering team focused on passive optical connectivity solutions
• Customer Technical Leadership:
  Drive deep technical engagement with customers on Silicon Photonics, PIC coupling structures, and optical system architecture
• Strategic Positioning:
  Present and position TE's passive optical connectivity capabilities and competitive strengths to key customers and prospects
• Cross-functional Communication:
  Capture customer requirements and communicate insights to Product Management, Engineering, and System Architecture teams

Advanced Technical Expertise & Application

• Silicon Photonics Integration:
  Provide expert guidance on PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) coupling structures and fiber attachment unit (FAU) solutions
• Connector Technology Leadership:
  Deep technical support for Single-fiber, Multi-Fiber (MT Based), and Expanded Beam optical connector systems
• Optical Performance Analysis:
  Expert-level support for optical channel loss budgets, IL (Insertion Loss), RL (Return Loss), and optical lens performance optimization
• Polarization Management:
  Advanced technical guidance on polarization maintaining fiber applications and fusion splicing solutions

Customer Solution Architecture

• AI Architecture Understanding:
  Provide technical leadership in customer AI architectures, focusing on chip-to-chip optical signal chain optimization
• System Integration:
  Support customers in optical fiber performance optimization and connector performance validation
• Testing & Validation Support:
  Lead customer support for fiber optic inspection, cleaning, and testing methodologies
• Design
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with customers using 3D CAD tools (Creo, Solid Works) for mechanical integration and optical system design

• Education:
  
  BS/MS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
• Experience:
  
  10-15 years in optical systems, fiber optics, or photonics with 5+ years in customer-facing technical roles
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record leading technical teams and managing customer relationships
• Silicon Photonics Expertise:
  Deep understanding of silicon photonics technology and PIC coupling methodologies

• Optical Systems:
  Expert knowledge of optical channel loss budgets, fiber performance characteristics, and connector performance parameters (IL, RL)
• Connector Technologies:
  Comprehensive understanding of passive fiber connector features including single-fiber, multi-fiber (MT based), and expanded beam optics
• Polarization Management:
  Experience with polarization maintaining fiber, fusion splicing,
• Polarity Management:
  Mastery of fiber polarity management methods and fiber optic shuffle techniques
• Laser Systems:
  Understanding of laser power characteristics, performance parameters, and stability requirements
• Design Tools:
  Proficiency…