Product Development Engineer – Liquid Cooling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Incentive plans

Talent development

Recreation club

Health spending account

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation's Amphenol Communications Solutions division seeks a Product Development Engineer to lead the design and development of liquid cooling solutions for front-end I/O connectors powering next-gen AI/ML platforms.

You will architect cooling plates, optimize microchannels, validate thermal performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while engaging customers to deliver robust, reliable, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Thermal Eng or related field.
• 5+ years in product development, thermal management or connectors.
• Proficient in CAD tools (SolidWorks/Creo) and thermal sims (ANSYS/FloTHERM).
• Excellent communication and customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop liquid cooling plates for high-density front-end I/O connectors.
• Engineer microchannel structures, cold plate geometries, and flow paths.
• Define thermal performance tests and validate against standards.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept to production.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and provide technical support.

Skills

CAD tools

Thermal engineering

Project management

Communication

Customer facing

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Thermal Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS

FloTHERM

Job description

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.

Job Title:Product Development Engineer – Liquid Cooling for Front-End I/O Connectors

New Position

Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. 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 markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main 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, can positively impact the business.

Position Overview

Amphenol is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Development Engineer to lead the design and development ofliquid cooling solutionsforfront-end I/O connectorsthat will power the next generation ofArtificial Intelligence (AI)andMachine Learning (ML)platforms. This role is critical to advancing thermal management technologies that support high-performance computing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Architect and developliquid cooling plates optimized for high-density front-end I/O connector applications.
• Engineermicrochannel structures,cold plate geometries, andflow 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 executethermal 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 toexceptional customer experiencethrough 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.

Why Work for Us?

• Benefits Coverage:Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance.
• Health Care Spending Account:Additional financial support for health-related expenses.
• Pension Plan:Company-supported pension scheme.
• Incentive Plans:Progressive employee incentive plans.
• Talent Development:Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Company Recreation Club:Participate in fun activities, draws with exciting prizes, summer BBQs, holiday parties, and more!

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $140,000 annually. In determining the rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It would be rare for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a given role. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol's total rewards package which includes participation in our comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and membership in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers. 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 Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Amphenol, in a timely fashion, of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/

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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/