Senior Applications Engineer - Optical Solutions

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards.

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing .

We are looking for a top-tier talented Senior Application Engineer to contribute to our fast paced and dynamic business of optical network module, circuit pack and subsystem.

What You Will Do


* Work closely with customers and Molex sales team from product conception to successful customer qualification.

Manage design-in activity in concert with internal teams.


* Provide technical support of strategic accounts, and drive critical customer issues to resolution.


* Collaborate with engineering team to define product test requirements.


* Interpret industry standards, customer requirements, and competitive intelligence in order to provide guidance into product features and performance requirements to meet customer module qualification.


* Maintain an expert level of product knowledge and application for transceiver bit rates of 400G, 800G and beyond.


* Mentor application engineers on technical challenges in optical module systems.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field


* At least 10 years of experience as an Application Engineer or Optical Network Engineer working with customers from product conception to customer qualification and design-in


* Knowledge of networking PHY layer architecture


* Knowledge of optical transceiver technology and architecture


* Hands-on lab experience

What Will Put You Ahead


* PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science


* Direct experience in optical transceivers


* Leadership role or leadership experience

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $170,000 per year.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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