Field Applications Engineer

Amphenol Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Field Applications Engineer to join the Data Center Sales Team. You will bridge between customers, product development, marketing and sales to drive design wins for high-speed interconnect solutions.

Responsibilities include leading the technical aspects of the sales cycle, developing materials, presenting solutions, solving complex interconnect problems, and traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years displayed experience providing product marketing and sales technical support to produce design wins.
• Experience with modeling tools and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Engineering resource on the sales team to lead technical aspects of the sales cycle.
• Provide technical marketing support for the development and implementation of Amphenol products.
• Prepare materials and participate in product presentations.
• Provide customer service to solve complex interconnect problems and technical inquiries.
• Help devise strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors.
• Meet and exceed strategic objectives.
• Some travel will be required.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer relationships

Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Pro/E

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Position: Field Applications Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Amphenol High Speed and Commercial Products Groups are the market leaders for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom and Diverse markets (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales, and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking a Field Applications Engineer to join our Data Center Sales Team in Santa Clara, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our customer's ultimate success depends on our ability to solve cutting edge problems in relation to interconnect solutions. We value our relationships with these companies, and we depend on our Sales and Field Applications Engineering Teams to foster this ongoing partnership. As a Field Applications Engineer you will interface with our customers, and internal product development, product marketing, and sales teams.

• Engineering resource on the sales team to lead technical aspects of the sales cycle
• Provide technical marketing support for the development and implementation of Amphenol products
• Prepare materials and participate in product presentations
• Provide customer service to solve complex interconnect problems and technical inquiries
• Help devise strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors
• Meet and exceed strategic objectives
• Some travel will be required.

Amphenol is a results driven company that allows its employees a large degree of freedom to achieve pre-defined goals. It is a flexible working environment yet we expect hard work, commitment and results in return. The role of FAE gives an excellent insight into the Sales, Marketing and Product Development functions of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years displayed experience providing product marketing and sales technical support to produce design wins
• Experience with modeling tools and Microsoft Office Products

SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively communicate across the engineering and managerial functions of a business
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• High level customer service and ability to build relationships with customers
• Modeling tools (Pro E or Solidworks)
• Microsoft Office Products

The base salary range for this position is $80,750 – $148,870 USD annually. In determining rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It would be rare for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a given role. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol's total rewards package which includes participation in our comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day 1, vacation, sick leave, personal days, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and matching 401K. Our Field Applications Engineers are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus program and provided with a company vehicle.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/