Global Director of Sensor Engineering

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies

Saint Marys (Elk County)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Amphenol Gas & Moisture Solutions seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the AGMS engineering organization across gas sensing, humidity and moisture measurement, and related sensor platforms. You will set technology direction, accelerate new product development, and build strong teams worldwide.

This hands‑on leadership role balances technical credibility with speed, cost, and commercial priorities, influencing the business trajectory and customer outcomes from concept to launch.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of engineering experience with 5+ years leading multi-site teams.
  • Experience in sensor or transducer development and product launches.
  • Automotive OEM/Tier 1 experience and a design‑to‑cost mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a global, multi-site engineering organization.
  • Own the technology roadmap and drive new products from concept through launch.
  • Accelerate innovation while improving development speed, product cost, and execution.
  • Partner with Product Management, Operations, Sales, and other teams to turn market needs into successful products.
  • Advance sensing technologies and identify new product and market opportunities.
  • Build engineering capability, accountability, and future leaders across the organization.

Skills

Global engineering leadership
Sensor technology
Product development
Technology roadmap
Cost optimization
Cross-functional collaboration
Commercially minded leader

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Advanced technical degrees

Job description

Amphenol Gas & Moisture Solutions seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the AGMS engineering organization across gas sensing, humidity and moisture measurement, and related sensor platforms. You will set technology direction, accelerate new product development, and build strong teams worldwide.

This hands‑on leadership role balances technical credibility with speed, cost, and commercial priorities, influencing the business trajectory and customer outcomes from concept to launch.

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