- Location
- San Francisco
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager / Director of Application Engineering to serve as the key technical interface between customers and our global engineering and manufacturing teams.
This role will lead customer-facing engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, from early-stage connector selection and design support through validation, NPI, production launch, and post-launch issue resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with customers to understand technical requirements and recommend appropriate connector and interconnect solutions
- Support early-stage design activities, technical proposals, product demonstrations, and design reviews
- Drive customer design-in and design-win activities
- Translate customer requirements into product and engineering specifications
- Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and internal R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
- Support NPI, ECN, DFM, FAI, product qualification, and validation
- Coordinate sample evaluation, testing, and customer approval
- Troubleshoot technical and product issues and drive cross-functional resolution
- Gather customer feedback, application insights, and competitive intelligence to support product strategy
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
- 8+ years of Application Engineering / Field Application Engineering experience
- Strong background in connectors, interconnects, or precision electronic components
- Deep understanding of connector design, materials, and manufacturing processes including stamping, molding, and assembly
- Experience supporting global customers and customer-facing technical projects
- Ability to read and interpret 2D/3D drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
- Experience with CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks
- Strong problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Fluent English and Mandarin Chinese for business and technical communication
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, 8D, PPAP, and APQP
- Experience supporting product development from concept through mass production
- Experience working with global OEMs and engineering teams
- Knowledge of high-speed, RF, automotive, consumer electronics, or other advanced interconnect applications
Skills
SolidWorksProject Management