Product Application Engineer

Company: Amphenol ICC
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Product Application EngineerLocation: Santa Clara, CAAmphenol 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 help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We are currently seeking a Product Application Engineer to join our High Speed Backplane team.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support connector installation, inspection, and related application processes at customer sites and their contract manufacturers (CMs).
• Evaluate and address connector challenges/concerns as they relate to the production process and functional integrity of the connector.
• Assist customers and CMs with new process development related to the connector and establish proper connector application and handling processes.
• Observe and assess customer/CM processes and provide constructive feedback.
• Function as the "first responder" for customer/CM quality concerns, providing initial containment feedback and collecting relevant data for distribution to the internal team.
• Collaborate with internal development, NPI, and quality engineering teams to provide feedback for continuous improvement of connector quality.
• Receive feedback from customer/CMs on potential product and packaging improvements and evaluate improvement feasibility with the internal team.
• Develop and evaluate custom application tooling as specified by the customer/CM.
• Update customer-accessible documentation related to connector application and inspection.
• Monitor CM production yields related to the connector and provide feedback/assistance for process improvement as needed.
• Perform quantitative analysis of quality concerns at customer/CM site.
• Coordinate procurement of necessary application tooling in preparation of initial customer system assembly.QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial discipline, or equivalent engineering course work and related experience.
  • 2+ years of experience with electronics components or electro-mechanical assembly production, familiarity with high speed connectors or contract manufacturers preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with computer system design and assembly processes.
  • Experience with CAD modeling software (Creo preferred), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles, and Statistical Engineering methods.
  • Ability to collect relevant data in a live-production manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to work effectively within a project team and to direct the activity of others as needed.
  • Ability to communicate well with Global Customers and all levels of the organization including Management, Marketing, Sales, Process Engineering, Test Lab personnel, other Engineers (local and global).
  • Ability to prioritize work to meet objectives and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.The base salary range for this position is $100,750- $168,870. 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.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.Amphenol is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.
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