Field Applications Engineer

Position Summary:

The Field Application Engineer (FAE) – Power Interconnects will provide technical support and application expertise across North America for Amphenol's power-to-board and power-to-rack connector solutions and liquid cooling used in AI server, data center, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. This individual will be a key technical interface between customers, sales, and product development teams, ensuring that Amphenol's interconnect technologies meet the evolving power distribution needs of next-generation AI architectures.

The role includes collaboration with hyperscale, OEM, and rack integration customers, as well as participation in industry initiatives related to high-density power delivery and AI system infrastructure standards. You will be expected to develop new business and drive new product development needs to meet the markets' technology trends, by working internally with global Product Management, Business Development and Engineering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support AI and data center customers in the design, development, and integration of Amphenol power connector solutions into rack, server, and board-level systems
• Translate customer specifications and requirements into interconnect designs, collaborating closely with internal engineering and manufacturing teams
• Provide technical leadership in power delivery standards and participate in relevant working groups (e.g., OCP, ODCC, or hyperscaler-specific initiatives)
• Drive innovation in connector technologies for high-current, low-resistance, and high-reliability applications
• Partner with sales and business development to provide technical insight during design-in and qualification phases
• Conduct field validation, performance testing, and troubleshooting at customer sites or Amphenol labs
• Act as the voice of the customer to inform future product roadmap and technology direction
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of AI hardware trends, including rack density, power efficiency, and modular architecture developments

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering (Master's preferred)
• 3–7 years of experience in connector design, power electronics, or related hardware integration roles
• Experience in AI data centers, rack power distribution, cooling systems, or server platform engineering strongly preferred
• Customer-facing or field engineering experience required
• Prior involvement with industry standards or consortiums (OCP, PCIe, or similar) a plus
• Familiarity with AI compute racks, GPU servers, and power delivery architectures (e.g., 48V, blind-mate power, busbars) highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to speak Mandarin highly desired
• Location in or near Bay area (CA)
• Prefer candidate come from Data Center company focus on hardware
• Deep technical understanding of power electronics, high-current interconnects, and thermal management
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Working knowledge of electrical performance metrics such as current carrying capacity, contact resistance, derating, and impedance
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, 3D models, and mechanical drawings
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills for customer and cross-functional engagement
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in engineering simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, SPICE, or equivalent) nice to have.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%. Significant travel in Bay Area (CA)

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Ability to work in labs, at customer sites, and with hands-on equipment. Occasional lifting of samples/equipment (up to 50 lbs). Regular domestic travel and occasional international travel.

About the Company:

Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, New York with global manufacturing, sales and marketing locations, specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for industrial applications. Our solutions cater to diverse industrial sectors such as alternative energy, power generation and storage, rail and mass transit, process control, automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, wireless base stations, and petrochemical industries.

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or qualifications. Management may assign additional tasks or modify responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.