Senior Field Applications Engineer: Design-Win Partner

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer to act as the primary technical interface between customers and internal engineering teams. This role emphasizes engineering excellence with a strong commercial focus, partnering with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to translate customer needs into actionable technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will be an engineer-first professional who can engage customers, understand complex requirements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Field Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, Technical Sales, Applications Engineering, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of connectors, interconnect systems, cable assemblies, or related electromechanical products.
• Experience with CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Proven ability to build customer relationships and communicate technical concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical contact for assigned customer accounts and collaborate with engineering and program teams.
• Identify and close new business opportunities with regional sales managers.
• Drive design wins by analyzing customer applications and recommending Amphenol solutions.
• Support customers through product development, qualification, and production stages.
• Review customer drawings and specifications using CAD tools (Creo/SolidWorks).
• Travel to customer sites to strengthen relationships and support business development.

Skills

Connector knowledge

CAD - Creo/SolidWorks

Customer-facing engineering

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer to act as the primary technical interface between customers and internal engineering teams. This role emphasizes engineering excellence with a strong commercial focus, partnering with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to translate customer needs into actionable technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will be an engineer-first professional who can engage customers, understand complex requirements, and