Job Description

The ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors business offers high-performance opto semiconductor components and in-depth support for state-of-the-art system solutions based on innovative semiconductor light sources. The Business Unit can look back on almost fifty years of production and development expertise.
Position Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Application Engineer – Optical Data Communication to join our U.S. team. In this role, you will engage with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to support the development, integration, and adoption of cutting-edge, micro-emitter-based high-speed optical data links.


Key Responsibilities

Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary technical contact for key customers, supporting the successful design-in and integration of ams OSRAM products. Partnership & Ecosystem Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with partners across the optical datacom ecosystem, including module vendors, system integrators, and standards organizations. Product Definition: Collaborate with system engineering to analyze customer requirements and translate them into product specifications for micro-emitter transceivers. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with global application engineering, product marketing, and system engineering teams to align system insights with product development. Sales Support: Partner with the U.S. sales team to provide technical expertise, drive design wins, and contribute to business growth. Technical Representation: Represent ams OSRAM in technical discussions, customer meetings, and industry forums.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optoelectronics, Physics, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in optical transceiver development or application engineering within the optical datacom industry. Proven experience working with customers and partners in a technical role. Strong knowledge of optical data transmission principles, emitter technologies, and system-level integration. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Willingness to travel within the U.S. and occasionally internationally up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with companies specializing in optical transceivers or datacom modules. Familiarity with industry standards such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or other optical communication protocols. * Experience with micro-emitter technologies and their use in short-reach optical links.