Product Development / Mechanical Design Engineer - High Speed Connectors

Amphenol ICC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Schaumburg, IL seeks a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead the design of high-speed IO connectors and own a form factor across AI/ML workloads. You will drive innovation, engage customers, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure system-level integration and manufacturing readiness.

Candidate should have 5+ years in connector development, strong CAD/FEA skills, and a track record in signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in connector or high-speed product development.
• Proficient with CAD and simulation tools (SolidWorks/Creo, ANSYS).
• Strong signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal management knowledge.
• Excellent communication with global teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and innovation for high-speed IO connectors (112Gb+).
• Define rigorous testing for electrical, mechanical, environmental performance.
• Manage development projects from concept to manufacturing readiness.
• Engage customers as the primary technical interface and drive design reviews.

Skills

Signal integrity

EMI/EMC

Thermal management

Project management

Global collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS

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.

Product Development / Mechanical Design Engineer - High Speed IO Connectors

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 Product Development Engineerto join our team. The position will be locatedin Schaumburg, IL.

Position Overview

Amphenol is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Product Development Engineer to lead the design and development of high speed IO connectors. This role is pivotal in advancing connectivity solutions for next-generation AI/ML platforms and high-bandwidth data center applications. The engineer will serve as the technical owner for a specific form factor, driving innovation, customer engagement, and cross-functional execution.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Innovation

• Lead concept generation, design, and qualification of high speed IO connectors for 112Gb+ signaling.
• Develop connectors optimized for AI/ML workloads with emphasis on signal integrity, mechanical robustness, and thermal efficiency.
• Apply advanced design techniques for low latency, high-density packaging, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level integration and compliance with industry standards (e.g., OSFP, QSFP-DD, PCIe).

Testing & Validation

• Define and execute rigorous testing protocols for electrical, mechanical, and environmental performance.
• Perform Design FMEA, Tolerance Analysis, DFM, FEA (ANSYS preferred), and Risk Analysis.
• Work with internal labs and external partners to validate performance in real-world environments.

Project Management

• Manage development projects from concept through production, including timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination.
• Maintain clear documentation and communication across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Support NPI and transition to manufacturing.

Customer Engagement

• Act as the primary technical interface forcustomer engagements.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable design goals and provide support during design reviews, prototyping, and field validation.
• Present product concepts early in the development cycle and incorporate feedback into design iterations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in connector or high-speed product development.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo) and simulation software (ANSYS).
• Strong understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal management.
• Experience with materials and manufacturing processes including stamping, plating, molding, and assembly.
• Excellent communication skills with global teams and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

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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.

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