Lead Interconnect & High-Speed Connector Engineer

Amphenol Corporation; Santa Clara (CA, PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking an experienced Connector Development Engineer to lead design and development of next-generation interconnect products. The role focuses on high-speed and power connectors and cable assemblies for data center, server, and storage applications.

You will collaborate with global teams, apply signal integrity knowledge, and ensure performance, reliability, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 5–8+ years designing connectors and cable assemblies.
• Experience with card edge, memory, power connectors, and high-speed cables.
• Knowledge of PCIe, DDR, OCP, JEDEC, SFF standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of connector and interconnect development projects from concept through evaluation and qualification.
• Design high‑speed connectors, power connectors, and cable assemblies, including card edge, memory, and storage connectors.
• Collaborate with global customers and cross‑functional teams to define requirements and deliver innovative interconnect solutions.
• Apply knowledge of server/storage architectures, industry standards (PCI‑SIG, OCP, JEDEC, SFF), and signal integrity principles.
• Develop prototypes, oversee testing/qualification, and ensure compliance with industry and customer performance standards.
• Conduct cost analysis, provide design trade‑offs, and support decisions for product management and manufacturing.
• Benchmark competitive products to drive differentiation in performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing, including customer training, presentations, and direct engagement.
• Partner with Manufacturing to address cost reduction, quality improvement, and customer issue resolution.
• Stay current with technology trends and emerging interconnect solutions—including power interconnect innovations—to guide future product development.

Skills

Connector design

Cable assemblies

Signal integrity

3D CAD Creo

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking an experienced Connector Development Engineer to lead design and development of next-generation interconnect products. The role focuses on high-speed and power connectors and cable assemblies for data center, server, and storage applications.

You will collaborate with global teams, apply signal integrity knowledge, and ensure performance, reliability, and cost targets.