Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

ZipRecruiter; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical components company seeks a Field Applications Engineer to provide technical expertise and support to clients in the Southeastern and South-Central regions. This remote role, based out of Atlanta, GA, requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be proficient in engineering tools like Creo and SolidWorks. Competitive compensation and travel opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Design or Applications Engineering of electrical hardware components.
• Experience providing product marketing and technical support to produce design wins.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of the sales cycle including discovery and design.
• Provide technical marketing support for development of Commercial Products.
• Prepare and participate in technical presentations.
• Develop customer-facing material that is application specific.
• Provide customer support for all technical inquiries.
• Help devise strategies to differentiate products from competitors.
• Meet and exceed strategic objectives.

Skills

Proficient in communicating across organizational hierarchies

High level of customer service

Proficient use of modeling tools such as Creo or SolidWorks

Strong organizational and presentation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

Problem-solving mindset

Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn

Ability to simplify complex concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline

Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Overview

Amphenol High Speed and Commercial Products Groups are the market leaders for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom, Automotive, Industrial, and Diverse markets such as (Robotics, Smart Meters, Lighting, Non-Invasive Medical, E-Mobility, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. Amphenol Communications Solutions is looking for a Field Applications Engineer to join our Central East Sales Team, providing technical expertise across a wide range of markets. This role reports to the Sales & Distribution Leader who is based in Atlanta, GA.

Location: Dallas, TX / Austin, TX / Atlanta, GA

The candidate will work remotely but will be required to travel as needed based on customer requirements. This role involves covering the Southeastern and South-Central regions, which include multiple states and key clients from Texas to North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Be an engineering resource on the sales team to lead technical aspects of the sales cycle; discovery, design, prototyping, and production
• Provide technical marketing support for the development and design-in of Commercial Products, including internal/external power, memory, storage, and internal IO
• Prepare and participate in technical presentations
• Develop customer-facing material that is application specific
• Provide customer support for all technical inquiries; provide product solutions to address customer concerns
• Help devise strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors
• Meet and exceed strategic objectives

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years’ experience in Design or Applications Engineering of electrical hardware components/ interconnect solutions industry
• Experience providing product marketing and technical support to produce design wins

Skills

• Proficient in communicating across organizational hierarchies
• High level of customer service, ability to build rapport with customers
• Proficient use of modeling tools such as Creo or SolidWorks
• Strong organizational and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work autonomously
• Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn about new technologies
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences