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JAE Electronics · 1 day ago

Field Application Engineer (Connectors)

Cupertino, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

JAE Electronics is seeking a highly motivated Field Application Engineer (FAE) to support their strategic partnership with Customer X. This role will serve as the dedicated technical liaison between Customer X’s engineering teams and JAE's internal product development, ensuring successful integration of connector solutions into Customer X’s products.

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Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical interface for Customer X, building and maintaining strong relationships with Customer X’s engineering and program teams

Provide connector selection, design-in, and application engineering support tailored to Customer X’s requirements

Lead design-win activities by ensuring compliance with Customer X's electrical, mechanical, thermal, and reliability standards

Collaborate with Customer X and internal engineering teams on prototype builds, qualification, and mass production readiness

Address technical challenges related to signal integrity, EMI/EMC, durability, and manufacturability

Deliver technical presentations, documentation, and performance reports in line with Customer X’s review processes

Proactively identify and mitigate risks in design and production phases

Communicate customer insights, requirements, and roadmaps to internal product management and R&D teams

Support on-site and virtual design reviews, audits, and issue resolution activities

Travel as required to Customer X offices, contract manufacturers, and global company sites

Qualification

Technical SalesCAD ToolsElectrical TestingMechanical TestingCRM SoftwareBilingual English/JapaneseProgram ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Industrial Distribution preferred) or equivalent technical experience

Solutions based background in working with customers in developing long-term customer relationships and partnerships

Proven experience in technical sales or a related field

Proficiency with CAD tools, simulation environments, and basic electrical/mechanical testing

Fluency in both English and Japanese is required to effectively support collaboration with Customer X's teams and our Japan-based manufacturing and engineering partners

Strong ability to initiate and maintain customer / supplier relationships

Excellent and effective program management skills

Strong understanding of the technical aspects of the company's products

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and travel within the assigned territory

Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite