Junior Product Engineer - Customer Connector Specialist

Amphenol Industrial Operations; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Industrial Operations, based in Endicott, NY with global reach, seeks a Junior Product Engineer in Mesa, AZ to bridge customers, sales, and engineering teams. You will translate customer needs into product requirements and support selections for electrical connectors and cable assemblies.

You will collaborate with design engineers, participate in design reviews, and help define scope, cost drivers, and manufacturability while supporting NPI from concept through production and assisting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience in engineering, applications engineering, or technical sales
• Basic understanding of electrical systems (signal, power, shielding, grounding)
• Familiarity with connectors, wire types, cable assemblies, and harnessing preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems is a plus
• Flexibility to work across global time zones as required

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary technical point of contact for customers during early-stage product discussions.
• Coordinate between our global sites and teams to provide a single channel to the customer in their time zone.
• Gather, clarify, and document product requirements including electrical, mechanical, environmental, and regulatory needs.
• Assist customers in product selection/configuration based on their applications.
• Interpret validation data to ensure product suitability and risk.
• Translate customer needs into internal specifications and requirements documents.
• Collaborate with design engineers to implement customer requirements.
• Support RFQs and provide technical input with sales teams.
• Assist in defining product scope, materials, and manufacturing processes for costing.
• Help develop concepts and preliminary solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Participate in customer calls, design reviews, and technical presentations.
• Coordinate cross-functional tasks and lead meetings for product support scope.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem Solving

Global Time Zone

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD familiarity

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

Amphenol Industrial Operations, based in Endicott, NY with global reach, seeks a Junior Product Engineer in Mesa, AZ to bridge customers, sales, and engineering teams. You will translate customer needs into product requirements and support selections for electrical connectors and cable assemblies.

You will collaborate with design engineers, participate in design reviews, and help define scope, cost drivers, and manufacturability while supporting NPI from concept through production and assisting