Senior Field Applications Engineer, Interconnect Solutions

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Seattle seeks a Senior Field Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical interface between customers and internal teams. You will translate complex engineering needs into scalable connector and interconnect solutions, supporting new product introductions and design wins.

This engineering‑first role emphasizes building lasting customer relationships, hands‑on design reviews, and collaboration with Sales, Product Management, and Manufacturing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Field Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, Technical Sales, Applications Engineering, or a similar customer-facing engineering role.
• Strong technical knowledge of connectors, interconnect systems, cable assemblies, or related electromechanical products.
• Experience supporting customers through product design, qualification, validation, and production.
• Proven ability to build customer relationships and communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Experience with CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customer accounts, building strong 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 the most effective Amphenol solutions.
• Support customers throughout the complete product development cycle, from concept and design through qualification and production.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and Manufacturing to develop customized solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, product demonstrations, and design reviews.
• Provide technical guidance on connector and interconnect products, assisting customers with product selection, design optimization, and application support.
• Review customer drawings and specifications using CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Influence customer design decisions by demonstrating the value and technical advantages of Amphenol products.
• Support new product launches and communicate customer feedback to internal engineering and product development teams.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies to identify new growth opportunities.
• Travel regularly to customer sites to strengthen relationships and support business development activities.

Skills

Field Applications

Customer-facing

CAD Tools

MS Office 365

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Seattle seeks a Senior Field Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical interface between customers and internal teams. You will translate complex engineering needs into scalable connector and interconnect solutions, supporting new product introductions and design wins.

This engineering‑first role emphasizes building lasting customer relationships, hands‑on design reviews, and collaboration with Sales, Product Management, and Manufacturing to