Manager, Field Applications Engineering - Passive Optical Connectivity

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Job Overview

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.

Job Requirements

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, SolidWorks) for mechanical integration and optical system design
  
  

What Your Background Should Look Like

• 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
  
  

Core Technical Competencies

• 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 with 3D CAD systems (Creo, SolidWorks) for mechanical design and integration support
  
  

Specialized Knowledge Areas

• Fiber Optic Testing: Hands-on experience with fiber optic inspection, cleaning, and testing equipment and methodologies
• Optical Lens Performance: Understanding of optical lens pointing accuracy and return loss characteristics
• AI System Architecture: Solid foundation in customer AI architectures and chip-to-chip optical connectivity requirements
• Customer Engagement: Proven ability to capture customer needs and translate them into technical requirements
  
  

Professional Skills

• Customer Relationship Management: Excellence in building and maintaining strategic customer relationships
• Technical Communication: Ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences from engineering to executive levels
• Team Leadership: Experience developing and mentoring technical professionals in customer-facing roles
• Project Coordination: Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate multiple customer engagements simultaneously
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: MS/PhD in Optics, Photonics, or related field
  
  

About Te Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $184,400 -$276,600 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary Incentive(s) Benefits
  
  

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
  
  

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

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