Senior Field Applications Engineer: Interconnect Solutions

Amphenol Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation is seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to act as the main technical liaison between customers and internal engineering teams. The role emphasizes engineering-first solutions with a strong commercial focus, collaborating with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to address customer needs and drive design wins from concept to production.

The ideal candidate is a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer comfortable engaging customers, translating technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in Field Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, Technical Sales, Applications Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with connectors, interconnect systems, cable assemblies, or related electromechanical products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customer accounts and build relationships with engineering, purchasing, and program management teams.
• Partner with Regional Sales Managers to identify, develop, and close new business opportunities.
• Drive technical design wins by understanding customer applications and recommending Amphenol solutions.
• Support customers through the full product development cycle from concept to production.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and Manufacturing to develop customized solutions meeting requirements.
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, product demonstrations, and design reviews.
• Provide technical guidance on connector and interconnect products, aiding in selection and design optimization.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Office 365

Job description

Amphenol Corporation is seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to act as the main technical liaison between customers and internal engineering teams. The role emphasizes engineering-first solutions with a strong commercial focus, collaborating with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to address customer needs and drive design wins from concept to production.

The ideal candidate is a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer comfortable engaging customers, translating technical