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Applications Engineer

Winchester Interconnect
San Marcos, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way.

Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success.

Position Summary: As our Applications Engineer, you will be a part of a knowledgeable and well-diverse engineering team who loves to have fun and get stuff done! You will provide cost-effective bulk cable and cable assembly as well as custom interconnect design solutions based on direct customer interaction and knowledge of the application for their assigned customer base and market segment. The application engineer will work together with the Sales Account Managers, Regional Sales Managers, Quality, Production, and Process Engineering in support of our customer’s needs. The application engineer may also be tasked with developing new and innovative products based on customer input, market trends, and company strategy.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Industry-related experience
  • 3 years of engineering in a manufacturing environment, bulk cable and/or cable assembly preferred
  • Bachelor of Science engineering degree – Electrical, Industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, chemical, material science from an accredited college or university achieving a 3.0 GPA preferred
  • Excellent knowledge of bulk cable and cable assembly design, materials, components, processes, and electrical/mechanical testing and regulatory approvals; excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, AutoCAD, Access database navigation, and Internet; excellent written/verbal communication skills
  • Lean manufacturing - Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt is a plus
  • A thorough understanding of Regulatory requirements and their impact on process requirements is a must. (UL, CSA, NEC, cUL, IEC, CE, RoHS, ISO 9001)

Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) - are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward.

Are You Our Next ACE?

  • Accountable for technical customer support, satisfaction, and communication—including travel as necessary—to ensure customer needs are met with professionalism and technical expertise. You will support long-term organic growth by contributing to the sales process and strategy with a focus on profitability through accurate and timely quotes, on-time delivery, and exceptional customer satisfaction. You are also accountable for supporting New Business Opportunity (NBO) adds, bookings, and wins. Additionally, you will champion the Winchester culture while helping to build a strong, collaborative, and high-performing organization.
  • Collaborate with teams across Winchester and the Sales Team in a way that leads by example, holds people accountable, and utilizes data to make informed decisions. You will actively participate on behalf of the Sales team both internally and externally on NPI projects, quoting, engineering requirements, RMAs, CARs, production, and general customer service—with a focus on new business opportunities while supporting existing customers when needed. Your positive, engaged, and infectious attitude will foster strong working relationships and align with Winchester’s culture.
  • Empowered to support the sales strategy for short- and long-term organic growth with measurable KPIs and results that align with the budgeted bookings, revenue, and EBITDA goals. Strengthen and build relationships with key customers and the Sales Team through both travel and virtual engagement. Collaborate frequently with other departments to ensure accurate and timely quotes, customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, and clear communication. Identify and develop target customers with profitable opportunities aligned with our core technologies for sustainable growth. Provide technical training and support to the Sales Team and customers to reinforce the right behaviors, utilizing available tools as needed. Communicate with internal teams at a cadence that ensures expectations and performance are understood and tracked. Determine the best use of your time across travel, customer service, calls, communication, and reporting to effectively support sales while meeting KPIs. Provide valuable industry and market feedback to the team to inform product direction, capital investments, and future growth initiatives.

Systems You’ll Use

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For a sneak peek into some of our benefits and to learn more about our career opportunities, click here https://www.winconn.com/jobs/.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Pay Transparency

Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is up to $90,000-$108,000/annually (DOE) per year, plus incentive compensation. Exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills, and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision.

For a sneak peek into some of our benefits and to learn more about our career opportunities, click here https://www.winconn.com/jobs/.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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