Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
5 years of leadership experience in Applications or Field Engineering, preferably in interconnect, electronics, or electromechanical sectors.
Proven track record in managing global customer relationships and leading technical projects across teams.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Willingness to travel approximately 15% domestically and internationally.
Responsibilities
Build and mentor the Mechanical Engineering team, overseeing project execution and customer support.
Act as the primary technical liaison between engineering, sales, and customers, translating requirements into engineering deliverables.
Guide concept development by integrating customer needs, competitor analysis, and existing product insights.
Ensure product designs meet customer requirements while being manufacturable and cost-effective.
Evaluate product selection and integration during early customer engagement stages for technical viability.
Provide strategic direction during design reviews and project meetings, supporting the product lifecycle from concept to production.
Coordinate communications with stakeholders, tracking project milestones and resolving technical issues.
Oversee verification and validation testing to ensure quality and performance standards are met.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Collaborative work environment across multiple business units.
Exposure to diverse projects and customer engagements.
Chance to lead innovative engineering solutions in a dynamic industry.
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build out, lead, and mentor the Mechanical Engineering team, overseeing technical project execution, customer support, and product implementation.
Serve as the primary technical interface between engineering, field application engineers, sales, and key customers-translating complex customer requirements into actionable engineering deliverables.
Guide concept development using input from customer needs, competitor benchmarking, existing product portfolios, and patent landscapes. Collaborate cross-functionally across Amphenol business units and engineering sites.
Ensure product designs meet all customer functional requirements and are aligned with manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and timeline expectations.
Evaluate and support product selection and integration during the early stages of customer engagement to ensure technical viability and long-term compatibility.
Provide strategic and technical direction during design reviews, project meetings, and customer discussions-supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through production.
Coordinate regular communications with internal and external stakeholders including the tracking of project milestones, technical deliverables, and issue resolution.
Oversee verification and validation testing including FEA, simulations, and physical testing to ensure quality and performance requirements are met.
Lead technical troubleshooting efforts in partnership with quality, engineering, and manufacturing to address customer issues and ensure rapid resolution.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical/Electronics Engineering Degree alternative)
5 years of leadership experience within an Applications or Field Engineering environment, ideally in the interconnect, electronics, or electromechanical sectors.
Proven ability to manage global customer relationships and drive technical projects through cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to distill complex technical topics for a range of stakeholders.
