Lead Engineer: Next-Gen Data Center Interconnects

Amphenol Communications Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking a senior engineer to lead planning, design, and execution of high-speed connector and cable system projects for storage/server applications.

You will collaborate with global teams and OEMs, apply PCI-SIG, OCP, JEDEC standards, manage testing and qualification, and drive cost and performance improvements across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in product development and design.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Engineering also considered).
• Proven experience in designing card edge, memory connectors and cable assemblies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of technical projects involving electrical connectors and cable systems, from concept through evaluation.
• Collaborate with key Server/Storage ODMs to develop high-speed cable and interconnect solutions.
• Apply deep understanding of server architecture, PCI-SIG, Open Compute Project (OCP), JEDEC, SFF standards, and signal integrity principles.
• Drive innovation by defining and selecting new design concepts for connectors and cable systems, including prototype development and component fabrication.
• Work cross-functionally with global teams to deliver solutions that meet customer requirements, cost targets, and program timelines.
• Provide cost analysis and estimates for product concepts to support Product Management and Manufacturing decisions.
• Support Sales and Marketing teams with technical training, presentations, and customer engagements.
• Oversee product testing and qualification to ensure compliance with specifications and performance standards.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking to optimize product performance, cost and manufacturability.
• Manage the lifecycle of components and assemblies, ensuring engineering integrity and continuous improvement.
• Provide manufacturing support for cost reduction, quality improvement, and customer issue resolution.

Skills

High-speed interconnects

Server/storage architecture

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Engineering considered

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking a senior engineer to lead planning, design, and execution of high-speed connector and cable system projects for storage/server applications.

You will collaborate with global teams and OEMs, apply PCI-SIG, OCP, JEDEC standards, manage testing and qualification, and drive cost and performance improvements across the product lifecycle.