Field Sales Engineer Intern - S2026

Amphenol Commercial Products Group is a market leader in high-speed,
high-bandwidth electrical connectors supporting strategic markets including
Networking, IT Datacom, Automotive, and Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies. Our
interconnect solutions enable the electronics revolution and support many of the
world's leading Tier-1 OEM customers across these high-growth industries.

We are seeking a Field Sales Engineer Intern to join our team in Santa Clara,
CA. This internship provides a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on
exposure to the intersection of engineering, sales, product marketing, and
customer engagement within the high-speed interconnect industry.

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- Position Summary

As a Field Sales Engineer Intern, you will support the Sales and Field
Applications Engineering teams in driving customer engagement, learning the
technical and commercial aspects of Amphenol products, and assisting with
activities that support new design opportunities.

This internship offers valuable insight into how engineering and sales
collaborate to solve complex challenges related to high-bandwidth signal
transmission and customer design requirements. Interns will gain exposure to
customer interactions, market analysis, technical product positioning, and sales
strategy development.

The market segment focus for this role will include Automotive and Electric
Vehicle (EV) technologies, supporting customers developing next-generation
mobility, electrification platforms, and high-performance computing
architectures used in modern vehicles.

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- Key Responsibilities

Assist the Sales and Field Applications Engineering teams with customer
engagement activities.
Support the promotion of Amphenol products to existing customers and
potential prospects.
Help research and identify opportunities for Amphenol interconnect solutions
within Networking, IT, and Datacom applications.
Participate in internal meetings with Product Development, Product
Marketing, and Sales teams to understand new product strategies.
Assist with preparation of technical and sales materials, presentations, and
product documentation.
Support tracking customer inquiries, sample requests, and product
information.
Conduct market and competitor research to help identify trends and
opportunities within the territory.
Assist in analyzing customer requirements and identifying potential product
applications.
Support the coordination of customer visits, virtual meetings, and follow-up
communications.
Gain exposure to the sales process including design-in opportunities and
channel management.
Participate in training sessions to develop knowledge of Amphenol products
and industry applications.
Provide general support for the Sales and Engineering teams as needed.
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- Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related technical discipline.
Junior or Senior standing preferred.
Interest in technical sales, product marketing, or field applications
engineering.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Eagerness to learn about high-speed interconnect technologies and customer
applications.
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- Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to learn and understand technical product concepts.
Organizational and time management skills.
Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
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- What You'll Gain

Exposure to technical sales within the electronics and interconnect
industry.
Hands-on experience working with engineering, marketing, and global sales
teams.
Insight into customer design cycles, product strategy, and global account
management.
Mentorship from experienced Sales Engineers and Field Applications
Engineers.

Other:

This internship is on-site at our Santa Clara, CA location.
No relocation or housing package is offered.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.