Field Application Engineer – FAE

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

Field Application Engineer serving as the technical interface between Molex and key ODM and data center customers. Driving design-in and design-win activity across high-speed copper, power and fiber interconnect solutions.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $NaN per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in application engineering and design engineering within the electronics industry, focusing on high-speed interconnect solutions and customer engagement. Proficient in managing customer relationships and translating technical insights into product development strategies.

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Application EngineeringHigh-Speed InterconnectsSignal IntegrityCustomer EngagementCAD Tools

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Hard Skills

ConnectorsCable AssembliesPower ComponentsElectronic ComponentsSignal TransmissionSemiconductor SystemsStructured Problem-SolvingRoot Cause AnalysisManufacturing Processes

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationIndependent WorkPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

CAD Tools

Industry Keywords

Electronics IndustryDatacomData CenterHyperscale CustomersSystem-Level Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive design-in and design-win activity with ODM and data center customers
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customer engineering teams, influencing system architecture and connector selection
Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Signal Integrity teams to deliver optimized interconnect solutions
Support integration and troubleshooting of connectors, cables, and high-speed interconnect systems
Identify and develop new application opportunities aligned to customer roadmaps and emerging technologies
Translate customer feedback into insights that influence product development and long-term strategy
Develop technical documentation and application notes to support customer adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
Experience interacting with customers, internal stakeholders, or cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a field-based role
Experience working with at least one of the following: Connectors or cable assemblies, Power or electronic components, High-speed interconnects or signal transmission, Semiconductor or electronic systems
5+ years of experience in the electronics industry, such as: Application Engineering, Design Engineering, Product Engineering, or similar
Experience supporting datacom, data center, or hyperscale customers
Familiarity with high-speed interconnects (copper or fiber)
Understanding of signal integrity or system-level design considerations
Experience using CAD tools
Knowledge of manufacturing processes for connectors, cables, or electronic components
Experience applying structured problem-solving methods (e.g., root cause analysis, SPC)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts
life insurance
ADD
disability
retirement
paid vacation/time off
educational assistance
may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance