Senior Application Engineer
Job Description
Shape the Future of Mobility - and Market Expansion - From Day One
This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment, specifically for Connection Systems Division.
**Looking for candidates in Either, Boston, Pennsylvania or Carolina's
Summary (About the position):
As part of Aptiv's mission to expand into adjacent markets through the strength of our interconnect technologies, the Application Engineer (AE) plays a critical customer-facing role in the distribution channel. This position supports both technical sales enablement and engineering engagement with Aptiv's distribution partners and their end customers.
You will serve as the technical voice of Aptiv, while also being the Voice of the Customer (VoC) - identifying design-in opportunities, supporting cross-functional quoting processes, and helping win competitive displacement programs. This role demands both technical fluency and strong interpersonal and commercial awareness, with consistent engagement in the field.
Responsibilities and Duties
Distributor Support & Training
Conduct regular virtual or in-person product training sessions with assigned TTI, Arrow, or other distributor branches.
Support lost business reviews and competitive displacement efforts by identifying high-runner parts or project gaps.
Partner with FSRs to identify target customers and connector-heavy applications within their territory.
Customer Engagement
Engage with OEMs, harness makers, and industrial customers (often in partnership with distributor FSRs or Account Managers).
Provide technical guidance on how Aptiv connectors, terminals, and cable assemblies can be integrated into the customer's product design (e.g., packaging, sealing, pin count, current handling).
Facilitate early-stage design discussions and technical reviews, influencing product selection and BOM positioning.
Support evaluation, testing, and feedback collection for Aptiv components during the development lifecycle.
Opportunity Development
Identify, document, and track new opportunities based on distributor pipeline, customer meetings, and quote reviews.
Submit and support Design Requests (DRs), cross-reference reviews, and quoting requests using Aptiv tools and templates.
Collaborate with sales and product teams to ensure technical data is aligned with commercial priorities.
Competitor Displacement
Analyze customer BOMs and quote histories to identify usage of competitor products (e.g., TE, Molex, Amphenol).
Recommend Aptiv alternatives and communicate advantages in performance, sealing, or cost.
Feed insights back to sales and product teams to support targeted conversion efforts.
Cross-Functional Communication & Voice of Customer
Act as the Voice of the Customer (VoC) by translating field feedback into actionable input for Aptiv quoting, product management, and engineering teams.
Lead cross-functional alignment around customer requirements, technical escalations, and opportunity-specific roadblocks.
Participate in internal quote reviews, DR meetings, and progress tracking to ensure customer needs remain at the center of solution delivery.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
3+ years of experience in connector systems, cable assemblies, or vehicle electrical architecture
3+ years of experience automotive connection systems experience including Housings, Terminals and High Speed Cable Assemblies
Experience in technical customer engagement and distributor-facing support
Strong communication skills with ability to translate engineering language to customer-facing dialogue
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% (primarily regional, including distributor branches and OEM customers)
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working within or supporting the distribution channel (TTI, Arrow, Avnet, Masters etc.)
Experience with Aptiv or competitor connector systems (e.g., AMP, Deutsch, MX150/120/215)
Experience in Commercial Vehicle, Industrial Automation, Energy, or adjacent sectors
Familiarity with Aptiv tools such as DR process, F3X quoting, BOM scrubs, and product cross-reference databases
Ability to manage multiple technical engagements, prioritize based on impact, and follow through to opportunity conversion
WHY JOIN US?
You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:
YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:
Private health care effective day 1 of employment
Life and accident insurance
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
Relocation assistance may be available
Learning and development opportunities
Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
Recognition for innovation and excellence
Opportunities to give back to the community
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Fertility Coverage
APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!
"Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected... For full info follow application link.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
