Field Sales Engineer - Storage Initiatives (HDD/SSD)

Amphenol ICC

$90K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Field Sales Engineering, Technical Sales, or FAE roles.
  • 2-3 years of direct experience in relevant technical fields.
  • Proficient in engaging in technical discussions and translating customer needs into effective solutions.
  • Experience with server, storage, or data center sectors is strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary technical contact for key OEM customers in various sectors.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to grasp system requirements and suggest tailored solutions.
  • Deliver compelling technical presentations, product demonstrations, and solution proposals to clients.
  • Champion design-in and design-win initiatives within customer projects.
  • Support products throughout their lifecycle from concept to production.
  • Develop strong relationships with engineering and procurement teams to drive growth.
  • Identify new growth avenues and participate in account strategy to meet revenue targets.
  • Foster cross-functional partnerships with Engineering, Product Management, and Operations to address customer needs.
  • Monitor industry trends and assess the competitive landscape to uncover market opportunities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment for better work-life balance.
  • Participation in a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Provision of a paid company car to facilitate travel needs.
Full Job Description
Amphenol is seeking a Field Sales Engineer (FSE) to support key OEM customers in the server, storage, and data center markets. This role serves as the primary technical and commercial interface, focused on driving design-ins, supporting customer engineering teams, and growing strategic accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Engagement & Technical Sales
  • Act as the main technical contact for OEM customers (HDD, SSD, server, hyperscale).
  • Work closely with engineering teams to understand system requirements and recommend solutions.
  • Deliver technical presentations, product demos, and solution proposals.

Design-In Ownership
  • Drive design-in and design-win opportunities across customer programs.
  • Support the full product lifecycle from concept through production.

Account Growth & Strategy
  • Build strong customer relationships across engineering and procurement teams.
  • Identify growth opportunities and support account strategy and revenue targets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Operations to support customer needs.
  • Act as the liaison to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful execution.

Market Development
  • Identify opportunities in data center, hyperscale, and next-gen storage platforms.
  • Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape.


Qualifications
  • Experience in Field Sales Engineering, Technical Sales, or FAE roles.
  • 2- 3 years of Experience in Field Sales Engineering, Technical Sales, or FAE roles.
  • Ability to engage in technical discussions and translate customer needs into solutions.
  • Experience in server, storage, or data center markets preferred.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in technical engineering discipline.

Compensation & Total Package
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Competitive base salary.
  • 25% variable incentive based on achieving objectives.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid company car.

Preferred location: Bay Area candidates or individuals located within a two-hour commuting distance of Santa Clara, CA

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