Technical Sales Engineer

About Us

Amphenol CDI is a global leader in high-performance interconnect solutions. From enabling mission-critical communications for military and aerospace customers to driving innovation in commercial and test & measurement markets, we engineer the connections that power tomorrow’s technology. With our principal manufacturing site located in Cerritos, California, and global engineering resources across Amphenol, we serve a wide range of customers in Military & Defense, Aerospace, Commercial, Space, Industrial, and Test & Measurement sectors.

SUMMARY

The Applications Engineer (AE) supports Amphenol-CDI Engineering, Marketing and Sales teams to provide technical support for new and existing customers in the assigned Region.  The AE develops and maintains relations with customer’s design and manufacturing engineers by understanding problems and providing solutions via presentations, proposals, quotations, and samples.  The AE analyzes opportunities and makes recommendations to drive sales growth and sustainment by supporting customer purchasing and planning organizations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Engage customer base in engineering design phase for new product development

• Performs technical review of customer specifications
• Makes recommendations for the optimal Amphenol-CDI product solution to meet customer requirements
• Assesses cost impact of customer requirements, changes to develop cost estimates
• Creates customer-facing configuration and specification drawings in support of proposals

• Travel to customer sites as needed to support existing business and win new opportunities
• Interprets customer drawings, specifications, and standards to develop product designs
• Monitor industry / market trends and requirements to provide input into new product innovations and anticipated customer demands
• Work with Marketing to identify product and pricing to compete in territory
• Communicates design concerns, drawing errors, interpretation issues, and manufacturability enhancements to Outside Sales and customer technical contacts as necessary.  Must be able to fully understand Amphenol-CDI production capabilities and data requirements and must be able to communicate professionally
• Provides support to Amphenol-CDI Manufacturing Engineering to develop processes as needed to support customer requirements
• In support of Marketing, creates customer-facing materials for use in advertisements, literature and websites
• Provides quick response and resolution to customer technical issues and problems involving industry standards, specifications, design assistance, production capabilities, and material requirements
• Performs other duties as required to meet the goals and objectives of the company

*Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS 

To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• The ideal candidate will have experience in RF interconnects and/or Filter Connector Products
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar position

• Background in aerospace, defense, or cable assembly industries favored.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Conversational in any other language is a plus.

JOB SKILLS

• Ability to be self-managed, fast and independent learner
• Strong customer focus and interaction – strong interpersonal relationship/customer skills
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with emphasis on active listening and technical documentation
• Ability to solve practical problems, Innovative and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other employees, managers, or customers
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Broad engineering abilities and understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write technical protocols and reports
• Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Solid-works or similar CAD package
• Wire, cable, RF and Microwave experience highly beneficial

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while operating a computer. They frequently use their hands to type, handle objects, and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, reaching at or below shoulder level, and keyboarding. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Amphenol CDI is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
• Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.
• Hearing protection in specific locations.
• Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).

TRAVEL

Approximately 30% to 50% of travel is expected.

SALARY INFORMATION:

According to several states' laws, this position's salary range falls between $90,000 and $125,000 annually. However, this salary information is merely a general guideline. When extending an offer, Amphenol CDI considers various factors such as the position's responsibilities, scope of work, candidate's work experience, education/training, essential skills, internal pay equity, and market considerations.