Product Development Engineer – Liquid Cooling

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Markham; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Health Care Spending Account

Company pension

Employee incentive plans

Professional growth opportunities

Recreation club and events

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Markham, ON, seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design and develop liquid cooling solutions for front-end I/O connectors powering AI/ML platforms. You will drive thermal management innovations and lead cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and reliability in data centers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in product development, strong CAD (SolidWorks/Creo) and thermal simulation (ANYSYS/FloTHERM) skills, and proven project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, preferably in thermal management or connector technologies.
• Strong proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo) and thermal simulation software (ANSYS, FloTHERM).
• Proven experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of liquid cooling plates for high-density front-end I/O connectors.
• Define thermal testing, validate against standards, and collaborate with labs/partners.
• Manage cross-functional projects from concept to production and report milestones.
• Engage with key customers to understand requirements and ensure exceptional support.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

CAD proficiency

Thermal engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS

FloTHERM

Job description

Location: Markham, ON
Department: Engineering

Wage: $85,000 - $140,000 annually.

Company Overview

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.

Position Overview

Lead the design and development of liquid cooling solutions for front‑end I/O connectors to support AI and ML platforms, driving next‑generation thermal management technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Architect and develop liquid cooling plates optimized for high‑density front‑end I/O connector applications.
• Engineer microchannel structures, cold plate geometries, and flow path configurations to maximize thermal efficiency and minimize pressure drop.
• Select and integrate materials compatible with high‑performance thermal transfer and long‑term reliability in data center environments.
• Collaborate with connector design teams to ensure seamless mechanical integration and manufacturability.

Testing & Validation

• Define and execute thermal performance testing, including heat dissipation, flow rate analysis, and environmental stress testing.
• Validate cooling plate designs against industry standards and customer‑specific requirements.
• Work with internal labs and external partners to ensure robust qualification and certification processes.

Project Management

• Lead cross‑functional development projects from concept through production.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and resource coordination to meet program milestones.
• Track and report progress using structured project management tools and methodologies.

Customer Engagement

• Serve as a technical liaison with key customers to understand requirements and deliver exceptional support.
• Represent Amphenol's commitment to an exceptional customer experience through proactive communication, technical presentations, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, preferably in thermal management or connector technologies.
• Strong proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, FloTHERM).
• Proven experience in project management and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills and customer‑facing experience.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with high‑speed I/O connector standards and applications.
• Experience in AI/ML hardware environments or data center infrastructure.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat exchanger design, and materials used in liquid cooling systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance.
• Health Care Spending Account to support health‑related expenses.
• Company‑supported pension scheme.
• Progressive employee incentive plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Recreation club with activities, draws, summer BBQs, holiday parties, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants regardless of Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or National Origin. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free selection processes and work environments.