Field Application Engineer

Field Application Engineer – Automotive
Location: North America (Detroit Metropolitan Area)
Department: Sales / Engineering
Position Type: Full-Time
Reporting: Group Technology Manager Automotive(solid) and Business Development
Director, Automotive & eMobility (dotted)
 

 About Amphenol Automotive Product Group (AAPG)
AAPG is a division of Amphenol, a global leader in high-speed, high-bandwidth electrical
connectors and interconnect solutions. AAPG serves major Tier 1 OEMs in the automotive
industry, enabling cutting-edge technologies in electric vehicles, autonomous systems, and smart mobility.

Role Overview
The Field Application Engineer (FAE) acts as the technical partner to the business
development director, opening the market and serving as the liaison between AAPG
manufacturing operations and its customers. This role supports the sales cycle from
concept to production, ensuring that customer requirements are translated into innovative
and manufacturable interconnect solutions.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead within the sales team, supporting all engineering aspects of the
  customer engagement lifecycle, in tandem with the group business development
  director’s commercial engagement.
• Collaborate with customers to understand application requirements and propose
  tailored interconnect solutions.
• Provide design-in support, prototyping guidance, and troubleshooting assistance.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations and documentation.
• Interface with internal teams of the AAPG operations including product development,
  marketing, and manufacturing.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and contribute to product differentiation
  strategies.
• Travel up to 30% domestically, with occasional international travel.
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Systems, Mechatronic, Mechanical or Electrical
• Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in design or applications engineering, preferably in automotive or interconnect solutions.
• Strong understanding of automotive standards and protocols (e.g., USCAR, ISO, Data
• Communication (Ethernet IEEE, Coax)).
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple customer projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with E-Mobility (high-voltage and ruggedized connectors, EV battery, vehicle charging).
• Familiarity vehicle communication system, ADAS, or infotainment systems.
• Master’s degree or additional certifications in automotive electronics or systems engineering.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (typically $90,000–$140,000/year depending on location an experience).
• Bonus and incentive programs.
• Health, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company vehicle or travel reimbursement (where applicable)?
  
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