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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
  .

• 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
  .