Sr. Manager – Application Engineering (Connectors)

Glint Tech Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Glint Tech Solutions in San Francisco seeks a Sr. Manager / Director of Application Engineering to lead customer-facing engineering across the product lifecycle, from early design through validation, NPI, production launch, and post-launch support.

You will bridge customers with global R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to drive design-in, design-win, and cross-functional execution on connector programs. Strong CAD and bilingual skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/electronic field or related area.
• 8+ years of Application Engineering / Field Application Engineering experience.
• Strong background in connectors, interconnects, or precision electronic components.
• Knowledge of stamping, molding, and assembly in manufacturing.
• Ability to read 2D/3D drawings and GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience with CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Fluent English and Mandarin Chinese for business communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Partner with customers to understand requirements and recommend connector solutions.
• Support early design activities, proposals, demonstrations, and design reviews.
• Drive design-in and design-win activities with cross-functional teams.
• Translate customer requirements into product and engineering specs.
• Interface between customers and internal R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate NPI, ECN, DFM, FAI, and product qualification and validation.
• Oversee sample evaluation, testing, and customer approvals.
• Troubleshoot issues and drive cross-functional resolution.

Skills

A/E experience

Connectors & interconnects

2D/3D drawings GD&T

CAD tools Creo/SolidWorks

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

English & Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager / Director of Application Engineering to serve as the key technical interface between customers and our global engineering and manufacturing teams.

This role will lead customer-facing engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, from early-stage connector selection and design support through validation, NPI, production launch, and post-launch issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to understand technical requirements and recommend appropriate connector and interconnect solutions
• Support early-stage design activities, technical proposals, product demonstrations, and design reviews
• Drive customer design-in and design-win activities
• Translate customer requirements into product and engineering specifications
• Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and internal R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
• Support NPI, ECN, DFM, FAI, product qualification, and validation
• Coordinate sample evaluation, testing, and customer approval
• Troubleshoot technical and product issues and drive cross-functional resolution ...

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
• 8+ years of Application Engineering / Field Application Engineering experience
• Strong background in connectors, interconnects, or precision electronic components
• Deep understanding of connector design, materials, and manufacturing processes including stamping, molding, and assembly
• Experience supporting global customers and customer-facing technical projects
• Ability to read and interpret 2D/3D drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
• Experience with CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Fluent English and Mandarin Chinese for business and technical communication

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, 8D, PPAP, and APQP
• Experience supporting product development from concept through mass production
• Experience working with global OEMs and engineering teams
• Knowledge of high‑speed, RF, automotive, consumer electronics, or other advanced interconnect applications