Technical Product Specialist

Position: Technical Product Specialist

Location: Etters, PA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, highbandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks,Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable theelectronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMsglobally. We are currently seeking a Technical Product Specialist to join ourProduct 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 SpeedIO Connectors who can regularly (daily if necessary) keep in touch withengineering, quality, production, and customer service, providing technicalassistance and guidance in relation to the product line.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handling RFQs, RFPs, as well as costing and pricing of product linesManaging product sampling on new programs, ensuring BOM costs are correctEnsuring part numbering system is correctly implementedMonitoring on-going cost reduction and implementationProviding technical assistance to customers & sales teamDeveloping marketing materials including product literature, samples, samplecases, and other marketing collateralAttending customer seminars & exhibition, visiting customers with localsales team to increase business levelSupporting distribution and salespeople in the region, owning the growthplan for assigned regionPricing and RFQ analysis, ensuring accurate costing, BOM, and part numberCoordinating and managing multiple sampling programs for new productsAdvocating for on-going Cost ReductionDeveloping sales and marketing tools, providing technical assistance tocustomers and sales teamOther related marketing and planning duties as requiredJob-related travel may be required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering3 + years related experience, ideally within an interconnect companyPrior work history as a Cost Analyst, Inventory Manager, Product Specialist,or Customer ServiceExperience in technical sales or marketing, with wok in forecast and funnelmanagementTelecom, Networking, or Storage OEM/CM sales or marketing experienceExcellent English writing skills and advanced computer skillsTechnical aptitude, including ability to read mechanical drawingsStrong Microsoft Excel skillsStrong maturity and judgment with good telephone and presentation skills