Senior Field Application Engineer - Energy Market (Remote)

Amphenol Corporation; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy solutions market is seeking a Senior Field Application Engineer to drive connector solutions for energy storage architectures. The role emphasizes customer collaboration, technical guidance, and market growth. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in the energy sector and strong technical skills, with an ability to influence and innovate.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a field application or technical sales role.
• 5+ years of direct experience in the energy storage market.
• Strong understanding of connector performance in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical liaison between customers and engineering teams.
• Support customer design-in efforts across battery systems.
• Collaborate with product management to drive design wins.

Skills

Technical acumen

Market knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree

Job description

Amphenol is one of the world’s largest providers of high-technology interconnect, sensor and antenna solutions. Our productsEnable the Electronics Revolutionacross virtually every end market including Automotive, Broadband Communications, Commercial Aerospace, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications, Military, Mobile Devices and Mobile Networks.

Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1OEMsglobally. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and is a leader in the broadband, industrial, automotive and high speed interconnect. The primary end markets for the Company's products are communications and information processing. Including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication, storage, and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.

Job Title: Senior Field Application Engineer - Energy Market

Position Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE) with a strong background in connector solutions and deep expertise in the energy storage market. This role is critical in supporting design-in activities, providing application-specific technical guidance, and driving strategic customer growth through innovative connector solutions tailored to energy storage architectures. The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical acumen, market knowledge, and commercial insight, along with a successful track record of influencing product selection and design wins at key energy storage OEMs, integrators, and system manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical liaison between customers and internal engineering/product teams, focusing on connector applications in energy storage systems (ESS).
• Support customer design-in efforts across battery systems, inverters, BMS, and power conversion components, utilizing comprehensive knowledge of energy storage architectures and standards.
• Recommend connector solutions tailored to specific ESS requirements, including considerations for high-voltage, high-current, thermal, and environmental factors.
• Provide technical support before and after sales, including product presentations, on-site visits, technical training sessions, and prototype evaluations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with engineering, procurement, and technical decision-makers at key energy storage customers.
• Collaborate with product management and sales teams to drive design wins, revenue growth, and new customer acquisition within the energy storage market.
• Monitor market trends and application requirements to offer feedback for new product development and portfolio enhancements.
• Participate in trade shows, customer events, and technical seminars to promote the company’s energy storage connector offerings.
• Train the FAE/FES teams and coordinate with global FAE teams.
• Support customer design activities and lead custom product designs.
• Work with business units to develop new products and address major quality issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field; advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in a field application, product management, or technical sales role within the connector industry.
• 5+ years of direct experience in the energy storage market, including knowledge of battery chemistry, power system design, BMS, and safety/regulatory considerations.
• Strong understanding of connector performance in demanding environments, including high-voltage, vibration, and thermal cycling.
• Demonstrated ability to drive design-ins and grow business within energy storage or power electronics segments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to convey technical information to both engineering and commercial stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and customer-facing skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in the Energy Market (ESS/Battery).
• Understanding of the energy architecture roadmap.
• Knowledge of market product roadmap development.
• Familiarity with major players in the top energy and battery accounts
• Experience working with major battery pack manufacturers, inverter companies, or renewable energy system integrators.
• Familiarity with UL, IEC, and automotive standards related to energy storage and high-voltage connectors.