Amphenol Communications Solutions
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Field Sales Engineer
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Amphenol Communications Solutions .
Location: Santa Clara, California | Department: Sales | Posted: 8/21/2025
Position: Field Sales Engineer Location: Santa Clara, CA
Amphenol High Speed and Commercial Products Groups are the market leaders for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom and Diverse markets (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). We are seeking Field Sales Engineers to join our Enterprise and Data Center Sales teams in Santa Clara, CA.
Responsibilities
Interface with external customers and internal product development, product marketing, and application teams.
Sell and promote Amphenol products within an assigned territory and defined accounts, via successful design wins (AVL) and total channel management.
Help devise strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from competitors.
Broaden customer base and increase penetration at existing accounts, including key global accounts.
Provide sales leadership and work closely with Field Applications Engineers and Business Units.
Identify interconnect opportunities/applications and work with the customer’s engineering team to design in new products.
Develop and implement sales plans and growth strategies for territory and customers.
Meet and exceed sales objectives and quotas via new design wins and management of the sales channel.
Support technical aspects of the sales cycle including marketing support for product development and implementation.
Provide customer service to solve complex interconnect problems and technical inquiries.
Track orders and revenue by customer; maintain communications on samples, delivery dates, part drawings, specifications, quality issues, and credits.
Develop understanding of the market and competition in the territory; stay informed of new products and information of interest to customers.
Travel as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with Business/Marketing aptitude or Bachelor’s in Business with work experience in technical sales.
Knowledge of interconnect solutions industry.
5+ years of field sales and applications experience, or related experience (inside sales or customer service with interconnect, passive, electromechanical components).
Knowledge of international business practices is a plus.
Skills
Sales skills to negotiate technical design wins, vendor status, contracts, and customer partnerships.
Technically proficient with product and application knowledge; able to address customer design challenges/needs.
Self-motivated and driven to identify, qualify, and pursue new customers and markets.
Ability to communicate effectively across engineering and management functions.
Strong oral and written communication to provide high-level customer service and build relationships.
Organizational skills to plan and execute to meet strategic objectives.
Leadership skills to drive opportunities in a global account environment.
Knowledge of modeling tools such as Pro/E or SolidWorks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Compensation and Benefits The base salary range for this position is $91,800 – $174,240 USD annually. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol's total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day 1, vacation, sick leave, personal days, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and matching 401K. Field Sales Engineers are eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus program and are provided with a company vehicle.
Location-based pay considerations and other nondiscriminatory factors apply. Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Amphenol Corporation is proud of its reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to our employees and customers. We offer opportunities for career growth within a global organization. Every employee has the potential to positively impact the business.
For additional company information please visit our website at
https://www.amphenol-cs.com/
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Field Sales Engineer
role at
Amphenol Communications Solutions .
Location: Santa Clara, California | Department: Sales | Posted: 8/21/2025
Position: Field Sales Engineer Location: Santa Clara, CA
Amphenol High Speed and Commercial Products Groups are the market leaders for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom and Diverse markets (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). We are seeking Field Sales Engineers to join our Enterprise and Data Center Sales teams in Santa Clara, CA.
Responsibilities
Interface with external customers and internal product development, product marketing, and application teams.
Sell and promote Amphenol products within an assigned territory and defined accounts, via successful design wins (AVL) and total channel management.
Help devise strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from competitors.
Broaden customer base and increase penetration at existing accounts, including key global accounts.
Provide sales leadership and work closely with Field Applications Engineers and Business Units.
Identify interconnect opportunities/applications and work with the customer’s engineering team to design in new products.
Develop and implement sales plans and growth strategies for territory and customers.
Meet and exceed sales objectives and quotas via new design wins and management of the sales channel.
Support technical aspects of the sales cycle including marketing support for product development and implementation.
Provide customer service to solve complex interconnect problems and technical inquiries.
Track orders and revenue by customer; maintain communications on samples, delivery dates, part drawings, specifications, quality issues, and credits.
Develop understanding of the market and competition in the territory; stay informed of new products and information of interest to customers.
Travel as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with Business/Marketing aptitude or Bachelor’s in Business with work experience in technical sales.
Knowledge of interconnect solutions industry.
5+ years of field sales and applications experience, or related experience (inside sales or customer service with interconnect, passive, electromechanical components).
Knowledge of international business practices is a plus.
Skills
Sales skills to negotiate technical design wins, vendor status, contracts, and customer partnerships.
Technically proficient with product and application knowledge; able to address customer design challenges/needs.
Self-motivated and driven to identify, qualify, and pursue new customers and markets.
Ability to communicate effectively across engineering and management functions.
Strong oral and written communication to provide high-level customer service and build relationships.
Organizational skills to plan and execute to meet strategic objectives.
Leadership skills to drive opportunities in a global account environment.
Knowledge of modeling tools such as Pro/E or SolidWorks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Compensation and Benefits The base salary range for this position is $91,800 – $174,240 USD annually. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol's total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day 1, vacation, sick leave, personal days, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and matching 401K. Field Sales Engineers are eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus program and are provided with a company vehicle.
Location-based pay considerations and other nondiscriminatory factors apply. Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Amphenol Corporation is proud of its reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to our employees and customers. We offer opportunities for career growth within a global organization. Every employee has the potential to positively impact the business.
For additional company information please visit our website at
https://www.amphenol-cs.com/
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Amphenol Communications Solutions.
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