Lead Applications Engineer - Optoelectronics/Photonics - Sheffield

A growing semiconductor company that operates in the optoelectronic/photonic space is seeking a Lead Applications Engineer to support its ever‑growing customer base on a technical level, whilst leading and mentoring the wider Applications team.

What you'll do as a Lead Applications Engineer:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global applications engineering team
• Own and drive customer technical support and application strategy
• Resolve complex customer issues and support design‑in opportunities
• Lead technical engagements, including design reviews, prototyping, and troubleshooting
• Feed customer insights into product roadmap and technical definition
• Manage team priorities, resources, and customer SLAs

What you'll bring as a Lead Applications Engineer:

• Strong experience in applications engineering within photonics or semico...