Solutions Architect

Position: Solutions Architect

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Amphenol High Speed and Commercial Products Groups are the market leaders for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom and Diverse markets (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We are currently seeking a Solutions Architect to join our team.

• Lead the architectural design and technical strategy for customer solutions involving Amphenol products
• Provide strategic technical marketing support for the development and implementation of Amphenol products
• Prepare materials and lead high-level product presentations to key stakeholders (including executives)
• Provide advanced customer service to solve complex interconnect problems and technical inquiries
• Devise and implement strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors
• Lead efforts to meet and exceed strategic objectives
• Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership within the Field Applications Engineering team
• Travel will be required

Amphenol is a results driven company that allows its employees a large degree of freedom to achieve pre-defined goals. It is a flexible working environment yet we expect hard work, commitment, and results in return.

• Bachelor’s in Computer or Electrical Engineering
  • An advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) is highly desirable
• The role will draw on either your electronic engineering background (signal transmission, EMI/EMC, signal integrity)
• Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience providing product marketing and sales technical support to produce design wins
• 10+ years of experience working in interconnect solutions
• Deep knowledge and experience support the larger system architecture either from working at a connector/cable company, or from working on the customer side
• Extensive experience with modeling tools and Microsoft Office Products

• Ability to effectively communicate across the engineering and managerial functions of a business
• Strong organizational and presentation skills
• High-level customer service and ability to build relationships with customers
• Expertise with modeling tools (Pro E or Solid Works)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products

The base salary range for this senior position is $180,000 – $215,000 USD annually. In determining rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It would be rare for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a given role.

Base salary is one facet of Amphenol’s total rewards package which includes participation in our comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day 1, vacation, sick leave, personal days, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and matching 401K. Our Solutions Architects are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus program and provided with a company vehicle.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at