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Field Application Engineers sit at the intersection of deep technical knowledge and client-facing work, making them strong H-1B visa and E-3 visa candidates. Employers routinely sponsor this role because it qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation:
Santa Clara, California
Department:
Engineering
Posted:
5/5/2026
Location Name:
Santa Clara
Wage Max:
165,800.00 Annual
Wage Min:
110,500.00 Annual
Position Type:
Full Time
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.
The Commercial Group at Amphenol is currently seeking a Field Applications Engineer to support large Enterprise and Consumer Company.
Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems. The primary end markets for the Company's products are communications and information processing. Including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication, storage, and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.
Responsibilities:
We value our relationships with these companies, and we depend on our Sales and Field Applications Engineering Teams to foster these ongoing business partnerships.
The FAE engineering team interfaces with customers, internal product development, product marketing, and the extended sales team to provide world-class interconnect solutions to our customers.
- Engineering resource on the sales team to lead technical aspects of the sales cycle; discovery, design, prototyping, and production
- Providing technical marketing support for the development and design in of Products, including internal/external power, memory, storage, and internal IO
- Prepare and participate in delivering technical presentations to the customer
- Develop customer-facing material that is application specific
- Provide customer support for all technical inquiries; provide product solutions to address customer concerns
- Help devise strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors
- Meet and exceed strategic objectives
- Some travel will be required to other customer or Amphenol locations in the US or Taiwan.
Education/ Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or other technical equivalent
- Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Preferred
- 2+ years' experience in Design or Applications Engineering of electrical hardware components/ interconnect solutions industry
- Experience providing product marketing and technical support to produce design wins
Skills:
- Proficient in communicating across organizational hierarchies
- High level of customer service, ability to build rapport with customers
- Proficient use of modeling tools such as Creo or Solid Works
- Strong organizational and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong Program/Project Management
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.
Location:
Santa Clara, California
Department:
Engineering
Posted:
5/5/2026
Location Name:
Santa Clara
Wage Max:
165,800.00 Annual
Wage Min:
110,500.00 Annual
Position Type:
Full Time
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.
The Commercial Group at Amphenol is currently seeking a Field Applications Engineer to support large Enterprise and Consumer Company.
Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems. The primary end markets for the Company's products are communications and information processing. Including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication, storage, and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.
Responsibilities:
We value our relationships with these companies, and we depend on our Sales and Field Applications Engineering Teams to foster these ongoing business partnerships.
The FAE engineering team interfaces with customers, internal product development, product marketing, and the extended sales team to provide world-class interconnect solutions to our customers.
- Engineering resource on the sales team to lead technical aspects of the sales cycle; discovery, design, prototyping, and production
- Providing technical marketing support for the development and design in of Products, including internal/external power, memory, storage, and internal IO
- Prepare and participate in delivering technical presentations to the customer
- Develop customer-facing material that is application specific
- Provide customer support for all technical inquiries; provide product solutions to address customer concerns
- Help devise strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors
- Meet and exceed strategic objectives
- Some travel will be required to other customer or Amphenol locations in the US or Taiwan.
Education/ Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or other technical equivalent
- Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Preferred
- 2+ years' experience in Design or Applications Engineering of electrical hardware components/ interconnect solutions industry
- Experience providing product marketing and technical support to produce design wins
Skills:
- Proficient in communicating across organizational hierarchies
- High level of customer service, ability to build rapport with customers
- Proficient use of modeling tools such as Creo or Solid Works
- Strong organizational and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong Program/Project Management
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Field Application Engineer
Lead with your engineering degree on every application
Your bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field is the foundation of any visa petition. Employers and USCIS both need to see that your education directly supports the specialty occupation classification for this role.
Target semiconductor, EDA, and hardware companies first
Companies like Cadence, Synopsys, and Texas Instruments regularly sponsor Field Application Engineers and have established immigration programs. Prioritizing employers with active H-1B filing histories reduces the risk of a sponsor who is unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to cover costs.
Highlight pre-sales and post-sales technical depth equally
Sponsorship petitions are stronger when your job duties are clearly specialized. Document both your customer-facing technical demos and your backend troubleshooting work to show USCIS the role consistently requires engineering-level expertise, not generalist support skills.
Get a specialty occupation letter from your employer early
USCIS scrutinizes roles that overlap with technical sales. Ask your employer to prepare a detailed support letter explaining why a degreed engineer is required for your specific accounts and product lines before the petition is filed, not after a Request for Evidence arrives.
Use your customer territory as a visa renewal asset
At renewal time, documented proof that you own specific customer relationships and technical accounts strengthens your specialty occupation argument. Collect performance reviews, account lists, and project outcomes that demonstrate ongoing engineering judgment, not routine sales activity.
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Find Field Application Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Application Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Field Application Engineers typically qualify as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field to perform the job duties. The key is that the position must require a specific degree, not simply prefer one. If your job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, your employer may need to provide additional documentation to support the petition.
Which visa types do Field Application Engineers most commonly use?
H-1B is the most common path for non-Australian nationals, though it requires winning the annual lottery. Australian citizens can bypass the lottery entirely with the E-3 visa, which has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been reached. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify for TN status under the NAFTA-successor agreement if their degree and job duties meet the engineer classification criteria.
Are Field Application Engineer roles at risk of H-1B Requests for Evidence?
This role does carry elevated RFE risk compared to purely engineering-focused titles because of its customer-facing and pre-sales components. USCIS sometimes questions whether a specialty occupation degree is truly required when a role involves sales activities. A strong employer support letter that details the engineering complexity of product demonstrations, system integration work, and post-sales troubleshooting significantly reduces that risk.
Can I find Field Application Engineer jobs that sponsor visas in one place?
Migrate Mate curates job listings specifically for candidates who need visa sponsorship, including Field Application Engineer roles at companies with verified sponsorship histories. Searching there filters out postings from employers who are unlikely to sponsor, which is a common and frustrating obstacle when applying through general job boards.
Does my degree field matter, or is any engineering degree acceptable?
Degree field matters significantly. USCIS expects a direct relationship between your degree and the role's technical requirements. Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and electronics engineering degrees align most cleanly with FAE roles in semiconductor and hardware sectors. A software engineering degree may work for software-focused FAE positions, but a degree in an unrelated field will likely require additional documentation or may not be sufficient to support the petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Field Application Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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