Product Specialist

Amphenol RF; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K matching

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Amphenol RF in Simi Valley, CA, seeks a Product Specialist to support product management, drive growth, profitability, and lifecycle execution for assigned product lines. This entry‑level role collaborates with sales, operations, engineering, marketing, distribution partners, and customers to position products effectively throughout their life cycle.

The role requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, marketing, or related technical field.
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in engineered products in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Internship or prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and BOMs/routings preferred.
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support growth and profitability of assigned product lines across all sales channels, with emphasis on high-service distribution.
• Monitor product line performance using KPIs and provide analysis to support decisions.
• Assist in prioritizing projects based on business impact and strategic value.
• Support new product introductions per the NPI process.
• Maintain product data including specifications and digital assets.
• Help develop product training materials for internal teams, distributors, and sales partners.
• Assist with marketing collateral in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Publish and maintain market-level pricing for assigned product lines.
• Provide input to monthly/quarterly forecasting activities.
• Support lifecycle management including transitions and portfolio maintenance.
• Build and maintain relationships with distribution partners, customers, and internal teams.
• Provide product/technical support to customers and distributors.
• Assist with competitive market and product analysis.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Reading drawings

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Market analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM @ AMPHENOL RF, the world's largest manufacturer of coaxial interconnect products for radio frequency, microwave, and data transmission applications, and a proven leader in enabling next‑gen technology! Our global team of experienced engineers develops innovative solutions utilizing the most advanced manufacturing technology available, and we specialize in creating custom solutions that meet customer‑specific design requirements. With consistent year over year growth, innovative technology, and a team that breeds success, we are always seeking top‑tier, high‑performing talent to join us! We are headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, and a division of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE ticker: APH), an industry leader for more than fifty years.

AtAmphenol RF, you can expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, FSA, employer‑paid life insurance), favorable work/life balance, a generous PTO allowance and paid holidays, an engaging and collaborative work environment, numerous opportunities for career growth, and an entrepreneurial focus that encourages employees to chart their own paths.

We are currently seeking a Product Specialist to support the product management team in driving growth, profitability, and life cycle execution for assigned product lines. This entry‑level role is responsible for supporting product strategy through data analysis, product launches, pricing maintenance, product content management, forecasting support, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The Product Specialist works closely with sales, operations, engineering, marketing, distribution partners, and customers to help ensure assigned product lines are positioned effectively in the market and supported throughout the product life cycle. The role requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support growth and profitability of assigned product lines across all sales channels, with emphasis on high-service distribution.
• Monitor product line performance using key performance indicators and provide analysis to support business decisions.
• Assist in prioritizing projects and initiatives based on business impact, strategic value, and expected return.
• Support new product introductions in accordance with the established New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
• Maintain product data for assigned product lines, including specifications, attribute data, digital assets, and related system information.
• Help develop and maintain product training materials for internal teams, distributors, and sales partners.
• Support creation of digital and printed marketing collateral in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Publish and maintain market‑level pricing for assigned product lines.
• Provide input to monthly and quarterly forecasting activities.
• Support product lifecycle management activities, including product transitions, rationalization, and ongoing portfolio maintenance.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with distribution partners, customers, and internal cross‑functional teams.
• Provide product and technical support to internal and external customers, including distributors and sales partners.
• Assist with competitive, market, and product analysis to support product line strategy and business planning.

Education / Experience Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related technical field.
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in working with engineered products in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Internship or prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems and understanding of product structures such as BOMs and routings preferred.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Travel Requirements

10-20% travel

Amphenol RF is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.