Senior Field Applications Engineer - Mechanical Systems

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, isa world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics,and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world'slargest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber opticconnectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors, sensor-based productsand coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presencein research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacturea wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverseapplications, 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 (MobileNetworks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products enable theelectronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all major Tier 1 OEMsglobally. Our global headquarters are in Nashua, NH, and we have design, salesand manufacturing locations globally.

The Senior Field Applications Engineer will participate in the design anddevelopment of unique and/or proprietary high-speed interconnects, includingthermal solutions, that will integrate into the customer's system. Theseproducts 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 solutionsfrom 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 maintainoptimal performance.Share lessons learned, highlighting potential problem areas and bestpractices.

Custom Design & Engineering Documentation:Design custom configurations if needed and document designs withdetailed engineering drawings.Develop and validate mockup systems to demonstrate the bestarchitecture.

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 buildphases.Conduct technical presentations and training sessions to coach customerson correct product usage.Provide technical support to Sales and marketing personnel, includingtechnical training, presentations and customer visits.Stay abreast of technological developments in the connector andinterconnection 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 fewmonths per project).Manage 4-6 concurrent projects, ensuring timely support and execution.Draw on the global engineering capabilities of other divisions forcollaborative high-speed connector product development initiatives to serve atotal solution to the customer.Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensuretimely 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/ormechanical design, or a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (preferred)with equivalent relevant experience.Demonstrated experience in mechanical design and creation of detailedengineering documentation. (Must Have)Proven ability to develop and deliver clear, compelling technicalpresentations to customers and internal stakeholders. (Must Have)Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability tosuccessfully manage multiple concurrent projects. (Must Have)Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability tochallenge and push back on suboptimal design decisions while maintainingproductive customer relationships. (Must Have)Strong technical problem-solving capabilities and the confidence to engagein 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 andeffectively negotiate and integrate multiple perspectives.Proficiency with SolidWorks or a comparable CAD platform. (preferred)Willingness to travel to customer and ODM sites; travel requirements willvary based on customer program needs. (Must Have)

The base salary range for this position based in Santa Clara, CA is $100,750 -$168,870 USD annually. In determining rate of pay, Amphenol considers a varietyof nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location,relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It would berare for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a givenrole. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol's total rewards package whichincludes participation in our comprehensive benefits program with medical,dental, and vision benefits effective day 1, vacation, sick leave, personaldays, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and matching401K. Our Mechanical Application Development Engineers are also eligible toparticipate in an annual incentive bonus program.

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