Field Applications Engineer, Seattle

Field Applications Engineer, Seattle

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Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

This is a Field Applications Engineer position to provide pre‑sales and post‑sales technical support to major customers in the Seattle metro area, primarily for networking products (optical transceivers and active optical cables). The position is remotely located in the Seattle area but must be available on‑site at customer locations when required. Strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and ability to work directly with customers and internal teams are required.

• Provide application, test, and quality support for key customers in the Seattle metro area for Coherent’s optical communications products, primarily optical transceivers/transponders/active optical cables for fiber optic networking. Position is remotely based in the Seattle area.
• Support customer qualifications of Coherent products—emphasis on handling issues associated with meeting customer performance and reliability requirements. Technical support and troubleshooting may be either a pre‑sales or post‑sales activity.
• Engage in discussion with customers and respond to direct technical inquiries.
• Drive customer product test and reliability requirements through the internal Coherent organization.
• Write Application Notes and white papers relevant to product application and test for sales and customer distribution.
• Prepare and deliver product application presentations to customers and internal organization as appropriate.
• Analyze customer specifications and establish gap analyses.
• Provide customer system design feedback to both marketing and engineering.
• Provide occasional technical and customer support at trade shows as needed.
• Work as a team member with other FAEs worldwide.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.

• BS in engineering/sciences minimum; MS or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years in the communications industry with working experience in technical positions.
• Customer‑facing experience a plus.
• Problem‑solving skills related to electronic/electrical, mechanical, and/or photonics.

• Strong technical and debugging skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate in Microsoft products, Oracle, Salesforce.
• Can work independently and within a team environment.
• Familiarity with networking equipment, including optical transceivers, is a plus.

• Normal office conditions. During customer lab or installation site visits may be exposed to some dust, some level of noise, etc.

• Must be able to do occasional light lifting (max 25 lbs).

• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

• Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard‑work through a competitive compensation program.

It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.