Field Application Engineer - Power Interconnect in , United States
Field Application Engineer - Power Interconnects
Reports To: Technical Director
Job Description Summary:
The
Field Application Engineer (FAE) - Power Interconnects
will provide technical support and application expertise across North America for
Amphenol's power-to-board and power-to-rack connector solutions and liquid cooling
used in
AI server, data center, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications . This individual will be a key technical interface between customers, sales, and product development teams, ensuring that Amphenol's interconnect technologies meet the evolving power distribution needs of next- AI architectures.
The role includes collaboration with hyperscale, OEM, and rack integration customers, as well as participation in industry initiatives related to high-density power delivery and AI system infrastructure standards. You will be expected to develop new business and drive new product development needs to meet the markets' technology trends, by working internally with global Product Management, Business Development and Engineering.
Essential Duties & 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.
Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in
Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering
(Master's ).
3-7 years of experience
in connector design, power electronics, or related hardware integration roles.
Experience in
AI data centers, rack power distribution, cooling systems, or server platform engineering
strongly .
Customer-facing or field engineering experience required.
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.
Skills and Knowledge
Location in or near Bay area (CA)
Prefer candidate come from Data Center company focus on hardware.
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) Proficiency in engineering simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, SPICE, or equivalent) nice to have.
Company Introduction
:
Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, New York, with global manufacturing, design, sales, and marketing locations, specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for harsh environments and high performance. Our solutions cater to diverse, high-growth industrial sectors such as alternative energy, energy storage, hyperscale datacom, telecom, rail and mass transit, electric and hybrid vehicles, transportation, factory automation, robotics, and heavy equipment.
Our product portfolio addresses modern power and signal requirements and emerging system technology needs encompassing high-amperage power interconnects utilizing proprietary RADSOK® contact technology, ruggedized circular, rectangular interconnects and board level contacts (GT, AC, PT, Amphe-Lite, Radsert, PowerBlok, SurLok Plus, ePower, UPC, H4 Plus, and more), advanced power distribution including value-add box builds, custom-engineered cable assemblies and overmolded harnesses. With a dedicated team of over 2500 skilled staff operating across a growing international footprint-including eight key manufacturing sites in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East providing localization for our customer base. Amphenol Industrial Operations consistently meets the highest global standards of quality, product performance, design capabilities, and regionalized technical and sales support.
Amphenol Industrial Operations proudly operates as a business unit of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH), a global leader in the electronics revolution, headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Ability to work in labs, at customer sites, and with hands-on equipment. Occasional lifting of samples/equipment (up to 50 lbs). Regular domestic travel and occasional international travel.