High-Speed Signal Integrity Engineer (HSIO)

Amphenol ICC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical from day 1

Dental & Vision benefits

401K match

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking a Signal Integrity Engineer in Schaumburg, IL to develop next‑generation HSIO connectors and participate in cross‑functional design reviews.

You will own the SI portion of new product development, perform architecture and simulation, validate through tests, and collaborate with global teams to meet performance targets while advancing engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant Signal Integrity engineering industry experience.
• Experience with SI simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS/Designer, CST Microwave Studio, or equivalent EM/SI platforms.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed measurements: TDR, VNA, pattern generators, error detectors, and related debug methodologies.
• Experience designing or applying engineering methodologies in lab, school, or internship experiences.
• Strong leadership, people management and communication skills with the ability to align cross-functional teams and influence technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Work on developing next-generation high-speed connector systems including SFP, QSFP, OSFP, CDFP, and 448G HSIO connectors.
• Interface with customers and internal product managers to translate performance requirements into connector designs, manufacturing processes, qualification plans, and production-ready solutions.
• Own the signal-integrity portion of new product development from architecture and simulation through validation, compliance testing, and transfer to global manufacturing sites.
• Conduct detailed design reviews with SI, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure designs meet performance targets and follow best-practice methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, manufacturing, applications, and global factory engineering teams to ensure product performance and engineering excellence.
• Solve advanced high-speed challenges, including channel modelling, SI/PI simulation, characterization, VNA/TDR validation, and margin analysis for high-speed industry standards.
• Support Sales and Applications Engineering teams during customer engagements, technical discussions, and new design opportunities for HSIO connectors.
• Support global production ramps by advising on build strategies, measurement techniques, design refinements, and establishing appropriate test limits for high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Documentation

Presentations

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

HFSS/Designer

CST Microwave Studio

EM/SI tools

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking a Signal Integrity Engineer in Schaumburg, IL to develop next‑generation HSIO connectors and participate in cross‑functional design reviews.

You will own the SI portion of new product development, perform architecture and simulation, validate through tests, and collaborate with global teams to meet performance targets while advancing engineering excellence.