Senior Field Applications Engineer - Mechanical Systems

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is
a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics,
and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's
largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic
connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors, sensor-based products
and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence
in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture
a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse
applications, including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking,
industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Position:
Senior Field Applications Engineer - Mechanical Systems

Location:

Santa Clara, CA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high-speed,
high-bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile
Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products enable the
electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all major Tier 1 OEMs
globally. Our global headquarters are in Nashua, NH, and we have design, sales
and manufacturing locations globally.

The Senior Field Applications Engineer will participate in the design and
development of unique and/or proprietary high-speed interconnects, including
thermal solutions, that will integrate into the customer's system. These
products are developed in response to specific customer application needs.

Role & Responsibilities

Customer Engagement & Product Selection:
Work closely with customers to ensure they select the best solutions
from the Amphenol portfolio for their application.
Provide technical guidance on product selection, system architecture,
and integration best practices.
Push back on customer design decisions when necessary to maintain
optimal performance.
Share lessons learned, highlighting potential problem areas and best
practices.

Custom Design & Engineering Documentation:
Design custom configurations if needed and document designs with
detailed engineering drawings.
Develop and validate mockup systems to demonstrate the best
architecture.

System Architecture:
Help customers architect their applications for optimal hardware layout.
Develop tools for installation and removal of components.

Technical Support & Knowledge Sharing:
Provide on-site support at customer and ODM locations during early build
phases.
Conduct technical presentations and training sessions to coach customers
on correct product usage.
Provide technical support to Sales and marketing personnel, including
technical training, presentations and customer visits.
Stay abreast of technological developments in the connector and
interconnection industries.
Apply patent requests when applicable to protect intellectual property.

Project Management &

Collaboration:

Participate in multiple weekly conference calls with customers, ODMs,
and internal teams throughout the development process (typically lasting a few
months per project).
Manage 4-6 concurrent projects, ensuring timely support and execution.
Draw on the global engineering capabilities of other divisions for
collaborative high-speed connector product development initiatives to serve a
total solution to the customer.
Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure
timely completion of projects on time and within budget.
Report regular project updates.

Required

Skills & Qualifications

Industry experience in the design and development of high-speed connectors,
cable assemblies, and interconnect systems is strongly preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of industry experience in product development and/or
mechanical design, or a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (preferred)
with equivalent relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in mechanical design and creation of detailed
engineering documentation. (Must Have)
Proven ability to develop and deliver clear, compelling technical
presentations to customers and internal stakeholders. (Must Have)
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to
successfully manage multiple concurrent projects. (Must Have)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to
challenge and push back on suboptimal design decisions while maintaining
productive customer relationships. (Must Have)
Strong technical problem-solving capabilities and the confidence to engage
in highly technical discussions with customers and cross-functional teams.
Advanced analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills. (Must Have)
Ability to understand differing technical viewpoints on complex issues and
effectively negotiate and integrate multiple perspectives.
Proficiency with Solid Works or a comparable CAD platform. (preferred)
Willingness to travel to customer and ODM sites; travel requirements will
vary based on customer program needs. (Must Have)

The base salary range for this position based in Santa Clara, CA is $100,750
- $168,870…