Field Application Engineer - Power Interconnect
$130,000–$160,000 year
On-siteCalifornia, United States
Job Summary
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 into interconnect designs while collaborating with internal engineering and manufacturing teams. Conduct field validation, performance testing, and troubleshooting at customer sites or Amphenol labs. Provide technical leadership in power delivery standards and partner with sales to drive new product development needs. Act as the voice of the customer to inform future product roadmaps. This role requires a Bachelor's in engineering with 3–7 years of connector design experience, located in the Bay Area with up to 50% domestic and international travel. Mandarin fluency is highly desired.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering
- 3–7 years of experience in connector design, power electronics, or related hardware integration roles
- Customer-facing or field engineering experience
- Location in or near Bay area (CA)
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree (preferred)
- Experience in AI data centers, rack power distribution, cooling systems, or server platform engineering
- Prior involvement with industry standards or consortiums (OCP, PCIe, or similar)
- Familiarity with AI compute racks, GPU servers, and power delivery architectures (e.g., 48V, blind-mate power, busbars)
- Ability to speak Mandarin
- Prefer candidate come from Data Center company focus on hardware
- Proficiency in engineering simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, SPICE, or equivalent)
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