Product Application Engineer

Job Summary

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Department: Engineering
Posted: 2/19/2026
Wage Range: $100,750 – $168,870
Company: Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. ACS designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative connectors and cable assemblies for diverse applications.

Product Application Engineer – High Speed Backplane Team (Santa Clara, CA)

• Support connector installation, inspection, and related assembly processes at customer sites and contract manufacturers.
• Develop technical working relationships with customers and CM sites to improve application quality and consistency.
• Work closely with customers and CMs to evaluate and address connector challenges related to the production process and functional integrity.
• Assist customers and CMs with new process development and establish proper connector application and handling processes.
• Observe and assess customer/CM processes, provide constructive feedback.
• Act as the first responder for customer/CM quality concerns, providing containment feedback and collecting data for internal distribution.
• Collaborate with internal development, NPI, and quality engineering teams to drive continuous improvement of connector quality.
• Receive feedback from customers/CMs on product and packaging improvements, evaluating feasibility with internal teams.
• Develop and evaluate custom application tooling as specified by customers/CMs.
• Update customer-accessible documentation related to connector application and inspection.
• Monitor CM production yields related to connectors and provide feedback/assistance for process improvement.
• Perform quantitative analysis of quality and/or performance concerns at customer/CM sites.
• Coordinate procurement of necessary application tooling in preparation for initial customer system assembly.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial discipline, or equivalent engineering coursework and related experience.
• Experience with electronics components or electro‑mechanical assembly production.
• Ability to collect data in a live‑production manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a project team and direct activity of others as needed.
• Excellent communication with global customers and all levels of the organization, including management, marketing, sales, process engineering, and international production teams.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet objectives and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% domestically and internationally.

• Familiarity with high‑speed connectors or contract manufacturers.
• Experience with automated assembly and inspection processes (component placement, press‑fit, AOI, x‑ray inspection).
• Experience with CAD modeling software for basic assembly and inspection fixture design, ideally Creo.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings via geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles.
• Experience with statistical engineering methods, ideally Minitab software.

The base salary range for this position is $100,750 – $168,870. In determining the rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol’s total rewards package, which includes comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave, personal days, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and matching 401(k).

Amphenol is proud of its reputation as an excellent employer. The focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both employees and customers, the world’s largest technology companies. Amphenol offers opportunities for career growth within a global organization, where every employee 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