Job Summary: The Applications Engineer will serve as a key technical liaison between customers, the sales team, and product development teams, providing detailed support for optoelectronic components and systems. Key Highlights: 1. Pre- and post-sales technical support for optoelectronic components 2. Collaboration with customers to translate application requirements 3. Close collaboration with engineering, quality, and product management Company Overview: At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future. Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people – working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world. Our passion? Simplifying the development of complex electronics… it’s the reason we exist as an organisation. Our way of life? Fostering a culture that values individuals as well as community and teamwork. Join us – and work with a team that believes success is measured by more than the bottom line, where you’ll find opportunities to achieve your goals, contribute to the lives of others, and build a brighter, smarter future, together. TT Electronics’ Juarez facility is located on the border of Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas, two blocks from the Zaragoza\-Ysleta International Bridge. The site has been opened since 1978, with a total floor space of 118K SQFT in two buildings. The site has a wide portfolio of optoelectronic sensors fabrication, supporting several final product applications such as office, automotive, aerospace/defence, medical, industrial and communications. The site serves more than 100 direct customers and ships our products worldwide. Role Overview and Responsibilities: **Introduction** The Applications Engineer will serve as a key technical liaison between customers, the sales team, and product development teams, providing detailed support for optoelectronic components and systems. This role combines technical expertise, customer interaction, and problem-solving to ensure successful integration of the company’s products into customer applications. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in optoelectronics, photonics, or semiconductor device physics, along with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively. **Key Responsibilities** **Technical Support and Application Development*** Provide pre- and post-sales technical support for optoelectronic components, including laser diodes, photodiodes, LEDs, sensors, and optical subassemblies. * Understand customer system requirements and recommend appropriate products, configurations, and integration methods. * Develop and validate reference designs, evaluation boards, and demonstration systems to showcase product capabilities. * Support troubleshooting, performance optimization, and failure analysis in customer applications. **Customer Interaction*** Collaborate with customers to translate application requirements into product specifications and performance targets. * Deliver technical presentations, training, and documentation to customers and field teams. * Serve as the technical bridge between customers and internal R\+D or manufacturing teams, ensuring customer feedback is incorporated into product improvements. **Product and System Validation*** Perform optical and electrical performance testing of devices and systems to verify compliance with customer requirements. * Support design efforts through simulation, modeling, or characterization of optical and electrical behavior under various operating conditions. * Collaborate on the creation of application notes, datasheets, and technical documents. **Cross-Functional Collaboration** * Work closely with engineering, quality, and product management to define new features and specifications. * Participate in new product introduction (NPI) by providing feedback on design suitability and real-world performance. * Contribute to competitive analysis and technical market assessment. Qualifications, Skills and Attributes: **Core Requirements** **Education:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field. **Experience:*** 2–5 years of experience in optoelectronics, photonics, semiconductor devices, or sensor technologies. * Solid understanding of optical device principles including light emission, detection, modulation, and coupling. * Practical experience with optical and electrical characterization tools (e.g., LIV testing, spectral analysis, power meters, oscilloscopes, etc.). **Technical Skills:*** Knowledge of optoelectronic system integration, including optical alignment, thermal management, and signal conditioning. * Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., Zemax, LightTools, MATLAB, Python, or COMSOL). * Understanding of optical communication standards, photodiode linearity, noise characteristics, and laser safety principles. * Experience interpreting schematics, technical drawings, and system block diagrams. **Desirable Skills and Experience*** Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Customer-oriented mindset and ability to build trusted relationships. * Ability to work collaboratively in multifunctional and dynamic environments. * Experience with laser-based systems, optical sensors, or fiber-optic communications. * Knowledge of semiconductor packaging and thermal management in optoelectronic devices. * Experience in industrial, automotive, medical, or defense optical applications. **Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World** We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where *who* you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.*\#WeAreTT \#BeMeAtTT* :
Juan García
Indeed · HR
Juan García
Indeed · HR
