Application Engineer

Summary

Amphenol RF manufactures coaxial interconnect products for radio frequency, microwave, and data transmission applications. The Applications Engineer will champion new product introduction activities, provide technical guidance to customers and internal stakeholders, and oversee the development and delivery of application-specific connector solutions. The role also supports engineering changes, cost modeling, technical issue resolution, and customer presentations.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and support NPI activities for customers within a defined geographic region to drive growth
• Oversee the delivery of projects on-time and on schedule with best–in-class quality with the design and development of application specific connector solutions
• Remain current on market trends and Amphenol product portfolio / Capability / Technologies
• Determine optimum manufacturing location (prototype / production) based on customer logistics / factory capabilities in co-ordination with global operations team
• Address concerns and resolve problems as required
• Drive Engineering Change Orders and New Product Releases
• Utilize global design engineering resources to increase throughput and maximize efficiencies
• Build cost models for new product designs by working with manufacturing and external vendors
• Complete comprehensive product development projects to convert EAR opportunities into revenue
• Organize and publish regional EAR reports with updates to drive weekly meeting agenda
• Maintain organized project files
• Travel with Sales team to provide technical presentations to customers as required. (up to 15%)
• Drive rapid resolution of technical quality and production issues related to product consumed within the region
• Assist in value engineering initiatives
• Any other duties as assigned

Skills

• The ideal candidate will reside in the Detroit, MI Metropolitan area
• Travel with Sales team to provide technical presentations to customers as required. (up to 15%)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with one (1) to three (3) years of related experience
• Automotive industry experience required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• The ideal candidate will reside in the Detroit, MI Metropolitan area
• Travel with Sales team to provide technical presentations to customers as required. (up to 15%)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with one (1) to three (3) years of related experience
• Automotive industry experience required

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Matching 401K
• FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Favorable work/life balance
• Generous PTO allowance
• Paid holidays
• Engaging and collaborative work environment
• Numerous opportunities for career growth
• Fully remote position