Optical Engineer - Amplifiers - Fremont, California, United States

Location(s): Fremont, CaliforniaCompany: MolexCareer Field: EngineeringJob Number: 188540Apply: 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 amplify technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.In Fremont, we serve large, global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing next generation optical modules to support the growing need for data and communications.Molex offers a comprehensive portfolio of optical amplifiers, including EDFA, Raman, and EDFA-Raman hybrid amplifiers that cover both C and L-bands. These amplifiers are available at various levels of integration, from gain blocks to terminal or in-line amplifier line cardsWe are hiring an Optical Engineer to work on the optical amplifier module and ROADM line card product development. We are open in to the level of experience as this could be an opportunity to train and development someone.This role will be based onsite in our Fremont, CA office.What You Will DoResponsible for Optical design of EDFA, Raman, integrated optical module and circuit pack, ROADM subsystems for telecom and DCI applicationsResponsible for leading optical design and design validation, troubleshooting. Working with global multi sites resources for full completion of product development and NPI cycle as well as flawless production launching in offshore manufacturing siteResponsible to work with marketing team and PLM on Optical Amplifier, ROADM product RFP/RFQ response, specification negotiation, and customer technical supportResponsible for defining optical components specifications to be used in the products.Developing and maintaining optical calibration and testing bed in full characterization of optical components and modules performance measurement.Responsible for troubleshooting customer field issues. Providing technical support for field operations, including issue investigation, log analysis, and resolution of optical network problems.Domestic and international travel is expectedWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)Will consider: Bachelor’s Degree in Optical, Photonics, Electrical Engineering or Physics and at least 5 years of optical design experience or PhD in Optical, Photonics, EE or Physics with previous internship experienceKnowledge in theory of Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA), Raman, etc. and other optical amplifier technologyKnowledge of optical testing engineering, data analysis, process development, quality toolsKnowledge of design for manufacturability/reliability Experience in fiber optical module and circuit pack manufacturing process (fiber routing and splicing, optical/mechanical/electrical integration assembly, etc.)What Will Put You AheadAdvanced degree highly desiredExperience in optical amplifier (EDFA, Raman, etc.) design, modelling and testingExperience in optical DWDM transmission system design and modellingFor this role, we anticipate paying $140,000 - $200,000 per year. 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