Mechanical Design Engineer

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer focused on Data Center applications to lead the hardware design of High Speed IO connectors. You will drive concept generation, detail design, verification and qualification, ensuring manufacturability and alignment with customer requirements.

You will collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and customers, perform DFMEA/DFX, apply FEA, GD&T, materials selection, and support pilot production through transfer to

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Proven knowledge and experience in mechanical analysis (static/dynamic loading, torsion, compression, tension).
• Experience with risk assessment and mitigation in designs.
• Proficiency with CAD design and concepting (SolidWorks preferred, SpaceClaim).
• Proficiency with static and dynamic load analysis using FEA tools (ANSYS preferred).
• Experience with GD&T, material selection, and statistical engineering methods.
• Understanding of mechanical and environmental testing.
• Ability to work effectively within a project team and lead others as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop hardware to integrate IO connectors into customer systems from proposal to qualification.
• Perform Design FMEA, Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturability, FEA, and Risk Analysis.
• Collaborate with Marketing and customers to define needs and performance requirements; assess risk.
• Coordinate with internal and external manufacturing to optimize design for production processes.
• Lead product design reviews.
• Verify accuracy of drawings and ensure proper GD&T usage.
• Define material choices with Materials Engineering based on performance, pricing, and sourcing.
• Interact with customers during development and incorporate feedback into design.
• Provide input for product, application, and packaging specifications.
• Provide input for verification and product qualification test plans.
• Manage first article inspections resolutions.
• Work with NPI and manufacturing to transition products to manufacturing.
• Mentor global colleagues as needed during development.

Skills

Mechanical analysis

Risk assessment

CAD design

FEA analysis

GD&T

Materials selection

Testing and validation

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SpaceClaim

ANSYS

Job description

Location: Yocumtown, PA Posted: 10/26/2026 Location Name: HSIO-Valley Green

Wage: Depends on Experience

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: Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center Focus)

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. We are currently seeking a mechanical design engineer to join our High Speed IO Connector & OverPass team located in Etters, PA.

Summary

The mechanical design engineer for High Speed I/O products will be responsible for concept generation, design, verification and qualification of hardware needed to implement High Speed IO products into customer systems. Ensure that the product design is manufacturable and will meet the defined customer requirements - including electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements. The position provides opportunity for close customer interaction. Work as part of a global cross-functional team. Will work closely with internal and external suppliers and manufacturing personnel, supporting the development and validation of product prototypes through pilot production, as well as interfacing with beta-site customers.

• Conceptualize, design, and develop hardware needed to integrate IO connectors into customer systems, from initial proposal to successful tooling and product qualifications.
• Perform Design FMEA, Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturability, FEA, and Risk Analysis.
• Work with Marketing and the customer to define customer needs and functional performance requirements. Assess technical risk.
• Work with internal and external (vendor) manufacturing disciplines including Stamping, Plating, Molding, and Assembly to optimize design for production processes.
• Lead product design reviews.
• Verify accuracy of product drawings and ensure proper usage of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Work with Materials Engineering to define metal and polymer material choices based on requirements associated with performance, pricing, and global sourcing.
• Work closely with customers during development of the hardware, Present product concepts to customers early in development cycle, interpret feedback, and incorporate any revised requirements into the design.
• Provide input in defining Product, Application, and Packaging specifications.
• Provide input in defining verification and product qualification test plans.
• Manage the resolution of first article inspections.
• Work closely with NPI and manufacturing engineering to ensure products are transitioned to the manufacturing
• Interact with global associates as is needed during product development and provide mentorship as is appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven knowledge & experience in mechanical analysis. (Static & dynamic loading, torsion, compression, tension).
• Proven knowledge & experience with risk assessment, and mitigation in designs.
• Proficiency in the use of CAD software for design and concepting (SolidWorks preferred, Spaceclaim)
• Proficiency in static and dynamic load analysis using FEA tools (ANSYS preferred)
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles, Material selection, and Statistical Engineering methods.
• Understanding and experience with mechanical & environmental testing.
• Ability to work effectively within a project team and to direct the activity of others as needed.
• Bonus Skills: Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure, such as: Rack and Chassis design; Blade and rack server configurations; Switches, routers, and network topologies; Power distribution units (PDUs) and UPS systems; server and switch assembly, integration, and validation.

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/