What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Director, AGMS position at Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies?
WHO ARE WE?
Thermometrics, Telaire, Protimeter, NovaSensor and Kaye are industry-leading sensor and measurement brands that are proudly part of Amphenol Sensors. Together, these businesses develop highly specialized technologies used across automotive, industrial, medical, environmental, and validation applications. Customers turn to our teams for deep expertise, rapid customization, and proven global manufacturing capabilities—helping them solve their toughest engineering challenges.
Amphenol Sensors— a subsidiary of the Amphenol Corporation, a member of the Fortune 500 (NYSE: APH). Established in 1932, Amphenol has pioneered innovation in electronics for nearly a century. Amphenol is the central hub of cutting-edge electronic solutions across virtually every end market, including Automotive, Broadband Communications, Commercial Aerospace, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications, Defense, Mobile Devices, and Mobile Networks.
Our unique, decentralized organizational structure fosters entrepreneurial leadership and drives excellent performance. We manage locally, enabling us to move at the speed of a small business, with the financial stability and global resources of an industry-leading, international company.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Ready to shape the future of sensor technology while leading engineering on a global scale? Amphenol Gas & Moisture Solutions is looking for a Director of Engineering to lead the AGMS engineering organization across gas sensing, humidity and moisture measurement, and related sensor platforms.
You’ll set the technology direction, accelerate new product development, and build strong engineering teams across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Mexico. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance technical innovation, speed, cost, and commercial priorities—and wants a meaningful voice in the direction of the business.
LOCATION
St. Marys, PA, with up to 40% domestic and international travel
WHAT YOU WILL DO
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
PEOPLE – We have the best people, over 1,700 of them across the globe who collaborate to bring our customers world class sensing solutions! Our culture is friendly, collaborative, and focused on serving our customers. We offer competitive benefits, retirement savings, generous paid time off, and more!
INNOVATION – We are passionate about designing and building sensors! We believe that innovation comes from applying deep expertise to new problems. Most of our products are custom, and our customers rely on us to deliver value in our solutions. Across our organization, we encourage trying new things, making informed bets, and taking personal ownership to see changes through.
EXCELLENCE – Not every manufacturer can lay claim to industry-leading performance. Our products offer the best value to our customers. We seek excellence in our
performance, continuously improve, and deliver outstanding results. We make it happen!
SUSTAINABILITY - We are committed to sustainability, and it is the core of our business. Our products are enabling revolutions in eMobility, energy efficient buildings, smart agriculture, and more. We match this commitment to sustainability in our purpose with sustainability within our own operations, prioritizing investments in our people, our environment, and the communities in which we work.
Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans
Thermometrics, Telaire, Protimeter, NovaSensor and Kaye are industry-leading sensor and measurement brands that are proudly part of Amphenol Sensors. Together, these businesses develop highly specialized technologies used across automotive, industrial, medical, environmental, and validation applications. Customers turn to our teams for deep expertise, rapid customization, and proven global manufacturing capabilities—helping them solve their toughest engineering challenges.
Amphenol Sensors— a subsidiary of the Amphenol Corporation, a member of the Fortune 500 (NYSE: APH). Established in 1932, Amphenol has pioneered innovation in electronics for nearly a century. Amphenol is the central hub of cutting-edge electronic solutions across virtually every end market, including Automotive, Broadband Communications, Commercial Aerospace, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications, Defense, Mobile Devices, and Mobile Networks.
Our unique, decentralized organizational structure fosters entrepreneurial leadership and drives excellent performance. We manage locally, enabling us to move at the speed of a small business, with the financial stability and global resources of an industry-leading, international company.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Ready to shape the future of sensor technology while leading engineering on a global scale? Amphenol Gas & Moisture Solutions is looking for a Director of Engineering to lead the AGMS engineering organization across gas sensing, humidity and moisture measurement, and related sensor platforms.
You’ll set the technology direction, accelerate new product development, and build strong engineering teams across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Mexico. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance technical innovation, speed, cost, and commercial priorities—and wants a meaningful voice in the direction of the business.
LOCATION
St. Marys, PA, with up to 40% domestic and international travel
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead and develop a global, multi-site engineering organization
- Own the technology roadmap and drive new products from concept through launch
- Accelerate innovation while improving development speed, product cost, and execution
- Partner with Product Management, Operations, Sales, and other teams to turn market needs into successful products
- Advance sensing technologies and identify new product and market opportunities
- Build engineering capability, accountability, and future leaders across the organization
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
- 10 years of engineering experience with 5 years leading multi-site teams
- Proven success developing and launching new products
- Sensor or transducer development experience
- Automotive OEM/Tier 1 experience and a strong design-to-cost mindset
- A commercially minded, decisive leader who is technically credible and effective across cultures and functions
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
PEOPLE – We have the best people, over 1,700 of them across the globe who collaborate to bring our customers world class sensing solutions! Our culture is friendly, collaborative, and focused on serving our customers. We offer competitive benefits, retirement savings, generous paid time off, and more!
INNOVATION – We are passionate about designing and building sensors! We believe that innovation comes from applying deep expertise to new problems. Most of our products are custom, and our customers rely on us to deliver value in our solutions. Across our organization, we encourage trying new things, making informed bets, and taking personal ownership to see changes through.
EXCELLENCE – Not every manufacturer can lay claim to industry-leading performance. Our products offer the best value to our customers. We seek excellence in our
performance, continuously improve, and deliver outstanding results. We make it happen!
SUSTAINABILITY - We are committed to sustainability, and it is the core of our business. Our products are enabling revolutions in eMobility, energy efficient buildings, smart agriculture, and more. We match this commitment to sustainability in our purpose with sustainability within our own operations, prioritizing investments in our people, our environment, and the communities in which we work.
Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans