What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Applications Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 position at Amphenol Communications Solutions?
Location: Santa Clara, California Department: Internship Posted: 2/25/2026 Location Name: Santa Clara
Wage Max: 28.00 Hourly Wage Min: 24.00 Hourly
Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Position Summary: Field Applications Engineering Intern – 2026 Summer Internship Program
Location: Santa Clara, CA
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. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking a Field Applications Engineering Intern to join our team. The position will be located in Santa Clara, CA.
Responsibilities
Our customer's ultimate success depends on our ability to solve cutting edge problems in relation to high bandwidth signal transmission. We value our relationships with these companies, and we depend on our Sales and Field Applications Engineering Teams to foster this ongoing partnership.
What You'll Do
Gain Experience!
The role of FAE Intern gives an excellent insight into the Sales, Marketing and Product Development functions of the organization. You will interface with our customers, and internal product development, product marketing, and sales teams. Supporting the below departmental functions:
You will have the opportunity to work on the following:
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our 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. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/
Wage Max: 28.00 Hourly Wage Min: 24.00 Hourly
Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Position Summary: Field Applications Engineering Intern – 2026 Summer Internship Program
Location: Santa Clara, CA
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. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking a Field Applications Engineering Intern to join our team. The position will be located in Santa Clara, CA.
Responsibilities
Our customer's ultimate success depends on our ability to solve cutting edge problems in relation to high bandwidth signal transmission. We value our relationships with these companies, and we depend on our Sales and Field Applications Engineering Teams to foster this ongoing partnership.
What You'll Do
Gain Experience!
- Training on Amphenol products and services
- Develop your professional experience through exposure to executive management and mentorship opportunities.
- Learn industry market knowledge by collaborating with peers and internal sales team on strategic initiatives for customers.
- Exposure to the latest and greatest technology for interconnect solutions
The role of FAE Intern gives an excellent insight into the Sales, Marketing and Product Development functions of the organization. You will interface with our customers, and internal product development, product marketing, and sales teams. Supporting the below departmental functions:
- Engineering resource on the sales team to lead technical aspects of the sales cycle
- Provide technical marketing support for the development and implementation of AICC products
- Prepare materials and participate in product presentations
- Provide customer service to solve complex interconnect problems and technical inquiries
- Help devise strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors
- Some local travel will be required.
- The ideal candidate would be pursuing their Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering field
- The role will draw on either your electronic engineering background (signal transmission, DSP, EMI/EMC, signal integrity) and / or your mechanical engineering background (materials, tolerance analysis, CAD tools)
- Knowledge of interconnect solutions industry is a plus
You will have the opportunity to work on the following:
- Effective communications across the engineering and managerial functions of a business
- Organization and presentation skills
- Customer service and building relationships
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our 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. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/
Salary : $24 - $28