Amphenol · 1 month ago
Field Applications Engineer - Power Interconnects
San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expAmphenol is a global leader in high-reliability power and signal connectors, specializing in industrial applications. They are seeking a Field Applications Engineer to provide technical support and application expertise for their power connector solutions in AI server and data center applications, collaborating closely with customers and internal teams to meet evolving power distribution needs.
Manufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
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 required
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
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%. Significant travel in Bay Area (CA)
Preferred
Master's preferred
Experience in AI data centers, rack power distribution, cooling systems, or server platform engineering strongly preferred
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
Ability to speak Mandarin highly desired
Prefer candidate come from Data Center company focus on hardware
Proficiency in engineering simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, SPICE, or equivalent) nice to have
Company
Amphenol
Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers on the planet you’ve never heard of.
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Zachary Raley
President/SVP/Advisor to CEO
Craig Lampo
Sr VP and Chief Financial Officer
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