Product Development Engineer

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Nashua, NH is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our high-speed connector team. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure mechanical designs meet electrical performance and reliability targets, with opportunities for leadership as projects progress.

The role emphasizes interaction with internal manufacturing, external vendors, and customers to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions for high-volume production and profitability.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with solid modeling/CAE/CAD tools (Pro/E, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Understanding of GD&T; experience with FEA tools
• Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering plastics
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies is a plus
• Ability to travel ~10% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Understand evolving industry needs and product requirements
• Collaborate with Signal Integrity team to ensure mechanical design supports electrical performance
• Collaborate with Mechanical Integrity for high reliability and quality
• Work with NPI and Machine Design teams for high-volume, quality production
• Conduct tolerance loop analyses
• Aid material selection (metal, plastic, coatings)
• Develop initial product specs and technical documentation
• Interface with customers during project phases and assist sales
• Coordinate with suppliers for DFM, prototyping, and tooling; travel as needed
• Support product marketing and sales with technical guidance
• Participate in quality investigations and continuous improvement
• Contribute to fixture/tooling design and test plans
• Participate in cost-reduction initiatives

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering (or similar)

Tools

Pro/E

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

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

Product Development Engineer

Location

Nashua, NH

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 OEM's globally. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking a Product Engineer to join our team. The position is located in Nashua, NH.

Position Summary

As a Product Development Engineer, the candidate will be one of the mechanical designers for our next generation high speed connector products. This engineer will work within a larger team under the direction of a Senior Engineer. The role is responsible for helping to ensure the product roadmap aligns with the industry needs (current and future) and maintaining Amphenol's status as the industry leader in technology. The role requires significant interaction with internal manufacturing sites, external vendors, and all of the other engineering disciplines within the organization.

Product Development Engineering is not only responsible for the mechanical design of the product, but also for the enabling technologies (materials, manufacturing processes, etc.) that enable the final product to be realized. The responsibilities cover everything from true R&D work, to securing patents (IP), to preparing a final product for high volume manufacturing and maximum profitability.

High speed backplane interconnects enable the world's IT and Datacom, require some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies, and highest levels of precision, in the engineering world. These challenges require the most creative, technical minds, and ultimately provide some of the most rewarding experiences for an engineer.

The right candidate should be motivated by technical challenges, know how to be a truly collaborative member of a team, and be willing to wear a number of hats throughout the many phases of a project. This role also provides the opportunity for potential growth into various leadership roles, as well exposure to many other aspects of the business and any accompanying opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Understandthe evolving industry needs, and resultant requirements of our products
• Work directly with Signal Integrity (EE) team to ensure the mechanical design supports the electrical performance requirements of the product
• Workdirectly with Mechanical Integrity team to ensure the mechanical design provides for a high reliability (quality) over the life of the product, including meeting all applicable industry, and internal, specifications
• Work directly with the NPI and Machine Design (automation) teams to ensure the product design can be built in high volume, efficiently, and with the highest of quality
• Conductand understandtolerance loop analyses
• Responsible for aiding material selection (metal, plastic, surface coatings, etc.)
• Helpto develop initial product specifications and technical documentation
• Interfacedirectly with customers during multiple phases of a project, and aidin the sales process
• Workdirectly with internal and external suppliers for DFM, prototyping exercises, and production tooling design and qualifications; including the occasional travel to manufacturing and assembly sites around the world
• Provide technical assistance to product marketing and sales teams
• Participate in quality investigations and quality improvement initiatives in support of operational excellence
• Participate in fixture/tooling design and in creating and managing test plans (both mechanical and electrical)
• Active participation in cost reduction projects (alternative material discovery, manufacturing efficiency improvements, etc.)

Qualifications

• BS/MS Mechanical Engineering (or similar engineering discipline)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with solid modeling/CAE/CAD tools (Pro/E, Solidworks, etc.)
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Understanding of GD&T, experience with FEA tools
• Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering plastics, knowledge of networking/datacenter/server system architectures
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies is a plus (stamping, molding, plating)
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering
• Ability to travel ~10% domestic and international

Skills

• Ability to communicate with both technical & non-technical people
• Ability to work in dynamic team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently

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/