Mechanical Design Engineer - High-Speed IO for Data Center

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

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