Hardware Engineering Manager

Amphenol ICC; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Valley Green, PA, is seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical engineers in designing, developing, and validating hardware components and cable assemblies. The role focuses on delivering high-quality solutions for telecom/datacom markets and requires strong leadership and CAD expertise.

The position emphasizes project management, cross-functional collaboration with signal integrity, product management, and manufacturing, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years hardware development experience, including precision components.
• 3+ years leadership in a mechanical development team.
• Strong project management and multitasking.
• Proficiency with Creo.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers.
• Oversee project timelines and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive product development.
• Develop and implement engineering processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Oversee budgeting and resource allocation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Drive growth plans and participate in recruitment and onboarding.
• Stay updated on industry trends to drive innovation.

Skills

Project management

CAD - Creo

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

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: Hardware Engineering Manager

Location: Valley Green, PA

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 a Hardware Engineering Manager to join our team in Valley Green, PA.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers in the design, development, and testing of hardware components and systems for custom cable assemblies.
• Oversee project timelines, ensuring that milestones and deliverables are met on schedule; communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including signal integrity engineering, product management, and manufacturing, to ensure cohesive product development.
• Develop and implement engineering development processes and best practices to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Manage resource allocation and budgeting for hardware development projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Direct the growth plan for the team, including scaling resources to support business growth, taking an active part in the interview and recruitment process, and the onboarding/training of new hires.
• Conduct performance reviews and support the professional growth of team members.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware development, including precision components and/or sheet metal. Cable harnessing experience a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role within a mechanical development team, ideally within the hardware space.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

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/