This role pays less than
74%
of similar roles. Most pay
$159,750–$216,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$162k
versus about
$188k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About 3M
3M is a diversified technology and manufacturing conglomerate producing thousands of products across healthcare, safety, electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Industry: Diversified Manufacturing
3M currently has
61 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$145,676–$178,049
across 51 roles with salary data.
Field Application Engineer - High Speed Interconnects serves as a technical interface between the company and customers for optical interconnect solutions, specifically focusing on optical fiber technologies and expanded beam optics. The role involves supporting customer design-in activities for high-speed communication systems, providing consultation on product selection, system integration, and performance optimization. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading technical discussions, conducting product demonstrations, troubleshooting field issues, and developing test plans to ensure requirements are met with validated data. The position requires expertise in optical fiber interconnects, transceiver connectivity, cable assemblies, and data center infrastructure. Candidates must possess skills in interpreting industry standards, using optical test equipment, and performing performance characterization. This role addresses technical challenges within data centers, networking, and high-performance computing environments by ensuring the successful implementation of copper and optical interconnect solutions.
Roadmap Development
Signal Integrity
High-Speed Copper Interconnect
Data Centers
AI Infrastructure
Networking
Storage
Telecom
Financial Modeling
Portfolio Management
Lifecycle Management
Technical Program Management