Lead Applications Engineering Manager, High-Speed Interconnects

Amphenol Corporation; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation, a world leader in interconnect solutions, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager – Spectra-Strip in Valley Green, PA. You will build and mentor the Applications Engineering team, serving as the main technical liaison among engineering, field application engineers, and sales to translate customer needs into actionable plans.

You will guide concept development using customer input, benchmark analyses, and patent landscapes, collaborating across Amphenol units.

Qualifications

• 5 years of leadership experience within an Applications or Field Engineering environment, ideally in the interconnect, electronics, or electromechanical sectors.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to distill complex technical topics for a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to travel ~15% domestic and international

Responsibilities

• Build out, lead, and mentor the Spectra-Strip Applications Engineering team, overseeing technical project execution, customer support, and product implementation.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between engineering, field application engineers, sales, and key customers—translating complex customer requirements into actionable engineering deliverables.
• Guide concept development using input from customer needs, competitor benchmarking, existing product portfolios, and patent landscapes. Collaborate cross-functionally across Amphenol business units and engineering sites.
• Ensure product designs meet all customer functional requirements and are aligned with manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and timeline expectations.
• Evaluate and support product selection and integration during the early stages of customer engagement to ensure technical viability and long‑term compatibility.
• Provide strategic and technical direction during design reviews, project meetings, and customer discussions—supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through production.
• Coordinate regular communications with internal and external stakeholders including the tracking of project milestones, technical deliverables, and issue resolution.
• Oversee verification and validation testing including FEA, simulations, and physical testing to ensure quality and performance requirements are met.
• Lead technical troubleshooting efforts in partnership with quality, engineering, and manufacturing to address customer issues and ensure rapid resolution.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Travel ~15%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Amphenol Corporation, a world leader in interconnect solutions, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager – Spectra-Strip in Valley Green, PA. You will build and mentor the Applications Engineering team, serving as the main technical liaison among engineering, field application engineers, and sales to translate customer needs into actionable plans.

You will guide concept development using customer input, benchmark analyses, and patent landscapes, collaborating across Amphenol units.