Cable Backplane Solutions Architect

Amphenol ICC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a Solutions Architect to lead customer programs from ideation through design and into volume production for Cable Backplane Systems (CBS). You will partner with OEMs, program managers, and product teams to define system requirements and guide technical discussions.

The role requires 10+ years in interconnect solutions with strong modeling and CAD skills, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; advanced degree desirable.
• Role draws on electronic or mechanical engineering background (signal transmission, EMI/EMC, CAD tools).
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience providing technical guidance on interconnect solutions.
• Deep knowledge of interconnect solutions and system architecture; experience at connector/cable company or customer side.
• Experience with modeling tools and Microsoft Office Products.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and technical strategy for customer solutions involving Amphenol Cable Backplane Systems (CBS).
• Define system-level requirements: high-speed signal integrity, mechanical alignment, thermal efficiency, scalability.
• Develop specifications, schematics, and proof-of-concept models for cable backplane.
• Serve as primary contact between cable cartridge manufacturer and OEM.
• Understand OEM technical requirements, goals, and challenges.
• Facilitate meetings and technical discussions with OEM stakeholders.
• Address customer concerns and manage expectations; ensure alignment between organizations.
• Provide strategic technical support for CBS products development and implementation.
• Prepare materials and lead high-level product presentations to executives.
• Provide advanced customer service to solve complex interconnect problems.
• Devise strategies to differentiate products from competitors; lead to achieve objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership within CBS front-end engineering team.
• Collaborate with multiple Business Units for seamless CBS integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for CBS products.
• Participate in industry conferences to stay updated on advancements.
• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Travel 30%-50%.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Customer service

MS Office

Modeling tools

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree (Masters/PhD) desirable

Tools

Pro/E

SolidWorks

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.

Position: Solutions Architect

Location: Santa Clara, CA or Valley Green, PA or Nashua, NH or Austin, TX or Seattle, WA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. Our global headquarters is located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales, and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking Solutions Architects to join our Cable Backplane Business Unit in multiple locations.

High speed cable backplane systems enable most of the world's IT and datacom; including leading the way for the AI/ML revolution; and require some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies, and highest levels of precision, in the engineering world. These challenges require the most creative, technical minds, and ultimately provide the most rewarding experience for an engineer.

Architects are Senior Technical leaders, Leading Customer Programs in all aspects from ideation through frozen design and into volume production. They are the design owners internally and in the face of the customer. They partner with Program Managers and Product Line Managers to execute solutions for our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our customer's ultimate success depends on our ability to solve cutting edge problems in relation to interconnect solutions. We value our relationships with these companies, and we depend on our Solutions Architecture team to drive this ongoing partnership and lead these technical conversations.

• Lead the architectural design and technical strategy for customer solutions involving Amphenol Cable Backplane Systems (CBS)
• Define system-level requirements, ensuring high-speed signal integrity, mechanical alignment, thermal efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop technical specifications, schematics, and proof-of-concept models for cable backplane.
• Function as the primary point of contact between the cable cartridge manufacturer and the OEM.
• Develop a strong understanding of the OEM's technical requirements, business and technical goals, and challenges.
• Facilitate regular meetings, technical discussions, and program updates with OEM stakeholders.
• Address customer concerns, manage expectations, and ensure alignment between both organizations.
• Provide strategic technical support for the development and implementation of CBS products.
• Prepare materials and lead high-level product presentations to key stakeholders (including executives)
• Provide advanced customer service to solve complex interconnect problems and technical inquiries.
• Devise and implement strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors.
• Lead efforts to meet and exceed strategic objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership within the CBS front-end engineering team.
• Collaborate with multiple Business Units to ensure seamless integration of CBS products into customer systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for CBS products and solutions.
• Participate in industry conferences and seminars to stay updated on the latest advancements.
• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are completed in a timely manner for projects.
• 30%-50% travel will be required

Amphenol is a results driven company that allows its employees a large degree of freedom to achieve pre-defined goals.It is a flexible working environment, yet we expect hard work, commitment, and results in return.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred.
  • An advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) is highly desirable.
• The role will draw on either your electronic engineering background (signal transmission, EMI/EMC, signal integrity) and/or your mechanical engineering background (materials, tolerance analysis, CAD tools)
• Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience providing technical guidance on interconnect solutions.
• Deep knowledge of interconnect solutions and how they support the larger system architecture either from working at a connector/cable company, or from working on the customer side.
• Experience with modeling tools and Microsoft Office Products

SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively communicate across the engineering and managerial functions of a business.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills
• High-level customer service and ability to build relationships with customers.
• Expertise with modeling tools (Pro E or SolidWorks) preferred but not a requirement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products

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 athttps://www.amphenol-cs.com/