Lead Customer Engineer-Power Solutions

Amphenol Communications Solutions

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 28 days ago

    Highlights

    Accurately access customers needs, matching them with current products or propose modifications to current products and/or propose new product concepts for further development by engineering team. As a Customer Engineer you will interface with our customers, internal product development, product marketing and sales teams, performing as an extension of the power engineering team.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSanta Clara, CA

    Description

    Our customers success depends on our ability to solve their technical challenges in relation to power and provide interconnect power solutions. We value our relationships with these companies and depend on Customer Engineers to foster this ongoing partnership. As a Customer Engineer you will interface with our customers, internal product development, product marketing and sales teams, performing as an extension of the power engineering team. Amphenol is results driven company that allows its employees a large degree of freedom to achieve pre-defined goals. It is a flexible working environment, yet we expect hard work, commitment, and results in return. The role of Customer Engineer gives an excellent insight into the Sales, Marketing and Product Development functions of the organization

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Work with customers to develop solutions that address their needs and satisfy the technical requirements related to power solutions

    Accurately access customers needs, matching them with current products or propose modifications to current products and/or propose new product concepts for further development by engineering team

    Product knowledge - Ability to provide the best solution

    Create models and/or technical presentations to propose concepts and solutions

    Proficient in internal systems: Windchill, product configurators, etc.

    Provide key engineering documents: drawings, product specifications, lab test results, plating analysis etc.

    Know business unit capabilities (Engineering, Thermal, MFG, Test labs)

    Engage thermal engineering and simulation teams when needed to support; facilitate lab testing to support design proposals

    Show competence / expertise on the company and its products, with the ability to identify and communicate emerging trends in marketplace

    Help devise strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors

    Develop a trusted adviser relationship with engineering teams of key customers

    Lead and/or participate in new product Voice of Customer activity

    Meet and exceed strategic objectives

    Some travel is required.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field

    Minimum of 2 years proven experience providing technical support to produce design wins within the connector industry

    Proficient in 3D modeling and Product Data Management (Ex: Creo and Windchill)

    Some knowledge of server/storage/networking/data center rack level architectures preferred

    Some experience with industry specifications (UL, EIA, IEC, Telcordia, etc.) would be an advantage

    SKILLS:

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ability to communicate within a Global organization to technical and non-technical audiences and at various levels of the organization

    Strong organization and presentation skills

    High level customer service and ability to build relationships with customers

    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products

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