Technical Product Specialist

Amphenol TCSYocumtown, PA, US

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Job Description

Position : Technical Product Specialist

Location : Etters, PA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom / Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We are currently seeking a Technical Product Specialist to join our Product Management and Marketing team. The position will be located in Etters, PA.

SUMMARY :

We are seeking a Technical Product Specialist to be a team player in High Speed IO Connectors who can regularly (daily if necessary) keep in touch with engineering, quality, production, and customer service, providing technical assistance and guidance in relation to the product line.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Handling RFQs, RFPs, as well as costing and pricing of product lines
Managing product sampling on new programs, ensuring BOM costs are correct
Ensuring part numbering system is correctly implemented
Monitoring on-going cost reduction and implementation
Providing technical assistance to customers & sales team
Developing marketing materials including product literature, samples, sample cases, and other marketing collateral
Attending customer seminars & exhibition, visiting customers with local sales team to increase business level
Supporting distribution and salespeople in the region, owning the growth plan for assigned region
Pricing and RFQ analysis, ensuring accurate costing, BOM, and part number
Coordinating and managing multiple sampling programs for new products
Advocating for on-going Cost Reduction
Developing sales and marketing tools, providing technical assistance to customers and sales team
Other related marketing and planning duties as required
Job-related travel may be required

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

3 + years related experience, ideally within an interconnect company

Prior work history as a Cost Analyst, Inventory Manager, Product Specialist, or Customer Service

Experience in technical sales or marketing, with wok in forecast and funnel management

Telecom, Networking, or Storage OEM / CM sales or marketing experience Excellent English writing skills and advanced computer skills

Technical aptitude, including ability to read mechanical drawings

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Strong maturity and judgment with good telephone and presentation skills

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" - Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin

Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, or in the future.

For additional company information please visit our website at https : / / www.amphenol -cs.com /

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Technical Specialist • Yocumtown, PA, US