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Kontron Americas · 1 month ago

Field Applications Engineer, Broadband Access

Kontron Americas is a global leader in IoT/Embedded Computing Technology, offering solutions in IoT and Industry 4.0. They are seeking a Field Applications Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for broadband access equipment, working closely with sales and product management teams.

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Responsibilities

Provide pre-sales technical support to service providers, including product presentations, solution design, and technical proposals
Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) trials, lab evaluations, and field demonstrations of broadband access equipment
Assist customers with network design, integration, and interoperability testing with OSS/BSS, management platforms, and third-party systems
Act as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams (R&D, product management, and support)
Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to customers, partners, and internal teams
Provide post-sales support during deployment, including troubleshooting, configuration, and performance optimization
Capture customer feedback and contribute to product roadmap discussions

Qualification

PON technologiesNetwork management protocolsBroadband network designLab testing experienceTroubleshooting skillsCommunicationPresentation skillsRelationship-building skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience as an FAE, sales engineer, systems engineer, or network engineer in broadband access, telecom, or networking industry
Strong understanding of PON (XGS-PON, GPON), Wi-Fi, VoIP, Ethernet switching, and IP networking
Familiarity with OLTs, ONTs, Wi-Fi CPEs, and broadband network design
Experience with network management protocols (SNMP, NETCONF/YANG, TR-069, TR-369) and OSS/BSS integration
Hands-on experience with lab testing, interoperability trials, and customer demos
Strong troubleshooting skills with packet captures, lab tools, and diagnostic platforms
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Willingness to travel (50%) to customer sites, labs, and industry events

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge broadband technologies.
High-visibility role with direct impact on sales success.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Career development and training opportunities.

Company

Kontron Americas

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We drive IoT innovation with rugged embedded solutions! Kontron Group continues its mission to enable IoT-driven, secure applications across industries like medical, industrial, aerospace, transportation, and broadband communications.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2007-08-13Acquired

Leadership Team

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Ted Christiansen
Chief Executive Officer
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