Applications Engineering Manager- Optical (LitePoint San Jose, CA)

LitePoint: Driving Wireless Innovation
LitePoint is a global leader in wireless test solutions partnering with top wireless device manufacturers to ensure their products meet the high standards of todays tech-savvy consumers. Our out-of-the-box solutions are designed to test the worlds most widely used wireless chipsets.

We collaborate with industry leaders in smartphones tablets PCs wireless access points and chipsets. Additionally we are at the forefront of testing the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Headquartered in Silicon Valley California with a global presence LitePoint is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teradyne (NYSE: TER) a leading provider of automation equipment for testing and industrial applications.

Our Purpose
TERADYNE where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supportedto innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

Our LitePoint team is seeking an Applications Engineering Manager to lead our photonics test applications effort in San Jose CA. You will grow and manage a team of applications engineers and serve as the senior technical bridge between our photonics test products and the customers who depend on themaccountable for both your teams delivery (installation calibration troubleshooting training enablement) and the customer relationships that drive adoption and account growth. The position will work closely with the engineering and marketing organizations to guide product development as well and manage key customer design in activity.

Working in close partnership with regional applications and sales teams you will ensure consistent support coverage and a steady flow of market information to R&D and product marketing. The applicant should have experience high-speed optical communications testoptical transceivers silicon photonics and optical linksusing tools such as optical sampling scopes BERTs CDRs optical spectrum analyzers and optical power meters. This role suits an experienced applications engineer ready to lead: someone who can still go into depth in the lab but whose primary leverage is developing the team setting technical direction and owning the regional customer relationship.

Team Leadership

• Manage coach and develop a team of applications engineersgoal-setting performance management workload balancing and career growth.
• Set technical direction and best practices; ensure consistent high-quality support across customers.
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical and customer situations.
• Drive customer design-ins and develop technical messaging for customer updates

Applications & Product Support

• Oversee troubleshooting root-cause analysis and issue resolution across module and system levels.
• Ensure customers are effectively supported through configuration calibration and operation of photonics test equipment.
• Develop automated test solutions libraries and tools for chipset vendors brand names ODMs and CMs.
• Partner with engineering and product marketing to drive corrective action and influence product improvements.

Customer & Regional Engagement

• Own senior-level customer relationships in the region ensuring proactive communication satisfaction and growth.
• Coordinate with regional applications and sales teams on coverage engagement plans and priorities.
• Direct product demonstrations training and technical workshops.
• Capture field feedback and channel it for product roadmap development.

Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure the team maintains strong technical documentation application notes and training materials.
• Report to leadership on customer interactions issue trends resolution metrics and product feedback.
• Represent LitePoint at trade shows conferences and industry events.

All About You
We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If youre ready to join us in this mission take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Bachelors degree in Photonics Optical Engineering Physics Electrical Engineering or related field (Masters preferred or equivalent experience).
• 8 years in optical R&D design testing or applications engineering including customer-facing work.
• Prior people-management experience or demonstrated technical leadership (mentor team lead project lead) with readiness to formally manage a team.

Technical Skills

• Strong grasp of photonics testing principles equipment and measurement techniques.
• Deep understanding of high-speed Ethernet standards (IEEE 802.3bs/cd).
• Hands-on experience with optical test instruments: optical sampling scopes CDR BERT optical spectrum analyzer optical power meter.
• Structured troubleshooting from system down to component level.
• Proficiency in C/C Python or similar for test automation.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead coach and develop technical staff.
• Excellent communication skills able to represent LitePoint to senior customer stakeholders.
• Track record of building lasting customer relationships in a technical environment.
• Effective coordination across distributed regional teams.

Other

• Ability to manage multiple priorities engineers and customers concurrently.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites regional offices and company events as needed.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is$171900 to range is a good faith estimate and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs including medical dental vision Flexible Spending Accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance paid vacation & holidays tuition assistance programs and more. Please click here to see details.

#LI-NS1

We attract develop and retain a high-performance workforce comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees and communities thrive.