Product Development Engineer: High-Speed Interconnects

Amphenol Corporation; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking a Product Development Engineer in Valley Green (Etters), PA. The role focuses on mechanical design for next-generation high-speed connector products and requires collaboration with manufacturing and other engineering teams to align the product roadmap with industry needs.

The candidate will work on enabling technologies, participate in R&D, IP protection, and prepare products for high-volume manufacturing

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.

Responsibilities

• Understand evolving industry needs and resultant product requirements.
• Work with Signal Integrity (EE) team to ensure mechanical design supports electrical performance.
• Work with Mechanical Integrity team to ensure high reliability and quality across product life.
• Collaborate with NPI and Machine Design teams to enable high-volume production.
• Contribute to initial product specifications and technical documentation.
• Interfaced with customers during project phases and aid the sales process.
• Collaborate with internal and external suppliers for DFM, prototyping, and tooling; travel as needed.
• Assist in quality investigations and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro/E

SolidWorks

FEA

MS Office

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking a Product Development Engineer in Valley Green (Etters), PA. The role focuses on mechanical design for next-generation high-speed connector products and requires collaboration with manufacturing and other engineering teams to align the product roadmap with industry needs.

The candidate will work on enabling technologies, participate in R&D, IP protection, and prepare products for high-volume manufacturing