What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Application Engineer (Semiconductor) position at Aptino, Inc.?
🚨 Hiring: Application Engineer – Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer
📍 Locations: Ann Arbor, MI | Lowell, MA | Milpitas, CA (Onsite)
💼 Full-Time Permanent Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Application Engineer with strong expertise in optoelectronics, photonics, laser diodes, and photodetectors to support customer applications, product integration, and technical troubleshooting activities.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
• Provide technical support for optoelectronic and photonic products
• Work directly with customers to support product integration and resolve technical issues
• Troubleshoot complex device and application-level problems
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and product teams
• Support new product introductions and customer deployments
• Analyze customer test data and performance trends
• Visit customer sites for hands-on technical support and relationship management
🔹 Required Skills:
• Strong understanding of photonic/optoelectronic devices and RF fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with photonic product testing and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel for customer support activities
🔹 Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 5 years of experience in optoelectronics/photonics industry
• Experience in Applications Engineering or related technical support roles
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams
This is an onsite opportunity offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Salary : $98,000 - $200,000