Copper Backplane & High-Speed PCB Engineer

Amphenol Corporation; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions. Nashua, NH seeks an Advanced Materials and Technology Engineer – PCB Technology Focus to define and develop copper-based backplane interconnects for 448G+ performance.

The candidate will bridge advanced concepts and practical product development, leading PCB design, materials, stack-up optimization, and electrical performance interactions with connector systems, across

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high-speed PCB fabrication, signal integrity, and/or advanced interconnect development.
• Strong background in backplane architecture and copper transmission systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in PCB technology and how it impacts end-to-end electrical performance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with external PCB suppliers to influence industry direction and future product requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across engineering teams on PCB and backplane-related topics.
• Support customer engagements by translating advanced technical concepts/needs into practical design recommendations.
• Lead research and development efforts focused on the future of copper in backplane connector systems.
• Serve as the technical expert on PCB design, material selection, stack-up optimization, and electrical performance as it relates to connector integration.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, systems engineering, signal integrity, materials, manufacturing, and customer-facing technical teams.
• Lead the modeling, prototyping and validation advanced PCB stack up solutions for high-speed applications with external partners.
• Identify technical barriers and create development roadmaps to overcome limitations in copper-based transmission.

Skills

High-speed PCB fabrication

Signal integrity

Backplane architecture

Copper transmission systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions. Nashua, NH seeks an Advanced Materials and Technology Engineer – PCB Technology Focus to define and develop copper-based backplane interconnects for 448G+ performance.

The candidate will bridge advanced concepts and practical product development, leading PCB design, materials, stack-up optimization, and electrical performance interactions with connector systems, across