Optical Application Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol is seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to serve as the primary technical interface between our customers and internal engineering teams. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building relationships, influencing technical decisions, and driving new business opportunities through engineering expertise.

This is not a traditional sales positionit's an engineering-first role with a strong commercial focus. The successful candidate will work alongside Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to identify customer needs, develop technical solutions, support new product introductions, and drive design wins from concept through production.

We're looking for a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer who can comfortably engage customers, understand complex engineering challenges, and translate technical requirements into business opportunities. The ideal candidate enjoys being in front of customers, building long-term partnerships, and becoming a trusted advisor throughout the design cycle.

• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customer accounts, building strong relationships with engineering, purchasing, and program management teams.
• Partner with Regional Sales Managers to identify, develop, and close new business opportunities.
• Drive technical design wins by understanding customer applications and recommending the most effective Amphenol solutions.
• Support customers throughout the complete product development cycle, from concept and design through qualification and production.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and Manufacturing to develop customized solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, product demonstrations, and design reviews.
• Provide technical guidance on connector and interconnect products, assisting customers with product selection, design optimization, and application support.
• Review customer drawings and specifications using CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Influence customer design decisions by demonstrating the value and technical advantages of Amphenol products.
• Support new product launches and communicate customer feedback to internal engineering and product development teams.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies to identify new growth opportunities.
• Travel regularly to customer sites to strengthen relationships and support business development activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Field Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, Technical Sales, Applications Engineering, or a similar customer-facing engineering role.
• Strong technical knowledge of connectors, interconnect systems, cable assemblies, or related electromechanical products.
• Experience supporting customers through product design, qualification, validation, and production.
• Proven ability to build customer relationships and communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Experience with CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

• Mechanical Engineering background strongly preferred.
• Experience within the connector, interconnect, or high-speed connectivity industry.
• Experience working directly with OEMs, EMS providers, or industrial customers.
• Previous experience with companies such as Amphenol, Molex, TE Connectivity, Samtec, Foxconn Interconnect Technologies, or similar organizations.
• Experience supporting engineering qualification, validation testing, and customer approval processes.
• Demonstrated success supporting technical sales efforts and securing design wins.

We're looking for someone who is:

• An engineer first, with a passion for working directly with customers.
• Comfortable discussing technical concepts with engineers while also building relationships with purchasing teams and business leaders.
• Naturally outgoing, personable, and confident in customer-facing situations.
• Skilled at identifying opportunities and helping customers solve engineering challenges.
• Able to bridge the gap between engineering and sales by translating technical requirements into business opportunities.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and driven to grow customer relationships while expanding Amphenol's market presence.

Candidates with experience in the following industries are highly preferred:

• Connector and interconnect solutions
• High-speed connectivity
• Electrical and electronic components
• Electromechanical products

Experience with organizations such as:

• Amphenol
• Molex
• TE Connectivity
• Samtec
• Foxconn Interconnect Technologies
• Other leading connector and interconnect manufacturers

Candidates from adjacent industries will also be considered if they possess:

• Significant connector or interconnect experience.
• A strong understanding of engineering specifications and product development.
• Experience supporting customer qualification, validation, and design approval processes.

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Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/