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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 2 weeks ago

Mechanical Application Engineering Manager

Yocumtown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a world leader in interconnect solutions for various markets. They are seeking a Mechanical Application Engineering Manager to lead and mentor the Applications Engineering team, oversee technical project execution, and serve as the primary technical interface between engineering and customers.

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Responsibilities

Build out, lead, and mentor the Spectra-Strip Applications Engineering team, overseeing technical project execution, customer support, and product implementation

Serve as the primary technical interface between engineering, field application engineers, sales, and key customers—translating complex customer requirements into actionable engineering deliverables

Guide concept development using input from customer needs, competitor benchmarking, existing product portfolios, and patent landscapes. Collaborate cross-functionally across Amphenol business units and engineering sites

Ensure product designs meet all customer functional requirements and are aligned with manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and timeline expectations

Evaluate and support product selection and integration during the early stages of customer engagement to ensure technical viability and long-term compatibility

Provide strategic and technical direction during design reviews, project meetings, and customer discussions—supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through production

Coordinate regular communications with internal and external stakeholders including the tracking of project milestones, technical deliverables, and issue resolution

Oversee verification and validation testing including FEA, simulations, and physical testing to ensure quality and performance requirements are met

Lead technical troubleshooting efforts in partnership with quality, engineering, and manufacturing to address customer issues and ensure rapid resolution

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringApplications EngineeringLeadership ExperienceCustomer Relationship ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical/Electronics Engineering Degree alternative)

5 years of leadership experience within an Applications or Field Engineering environment, ideally in the interconnect, electronics, or electromechanical sectors

Proven ability to manage global customer relationships and drive technical projects through cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to distill complex technical topics for a range of stakeholders

Ability to travel ~15% domestic and international

Company

Amphenol Communications Solutions

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.

Founded in 2000

Berlin, Berlin, DEU

10001+ employees