Field Sales Engineer - Power Solutions

Amphenol Communication Solutions • Detroit, MI

29d • Hybrid

About The Position

Amphenol Power Solutions Group is a global leader in ruggedized interconnect, power distribution, and high-reliability connector solutions serving industrial automation, energy storage, transportation, heavy equipment, factory infrastructure, and other mission-critical environments. We are seeking a Field Sales Engineer (FSE) to support strategic industrial customers and drive adoption of Amphenol's power, high-current, and rugged interconnect products. This role requires strong technical aptitude, hands-on customer engagement, and the ability to translate complex application needs into practical solutions. The FSE will serve as the primary technical and commercial interface for key industrial OEMs, system integrators, and channel partners.

Requirements

• Proven experience in technical sales, field applications engineering, or business development in industrial power products, connectors, power distribution, energy storage, e-mobility, rugged electronics, or related hardware.
• Ability to lead technical conversations with engineers and translate application needs into recommended interconnect and power solutions.
• Industrial market familiarity (automation, energy, transportation, heavy equipment, factory infrastructure) strongly preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills, customer-facing confidence, and a fast-paced, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strong relationships with engineering, sourcing, and program teams at major industrial OEM and end-user accounts.
• Drive design-in wins by supporting customer requirements for high-power, high-current, and rugged interconnect applications in industrial, automotive, transportation, and energy markets.
• Conduct on-site customer visits, product demonstrations, and application troubleshooting to position Amphenol as a trusted technical partner
• Work closely with internal engineering, product management, and operations teams to align customer requirements with Amphenol's power solutions portfolio.
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities across industrial segments; develop account strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Represent Amphenol in technical and commercial discussions, including pricing, product roadmaps, and application feasibility.
• Provide market insights-including competitive activity, emerging technologies, and customer trends-to guide product direction and sales strategy.
• Support distribution and channel partners to increase product pull-through in industrial markets.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• Competitive base salary.
• Annual sales bonus up to 25% with potential to exceed target.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing