Product Development / Thermal Engineer - Liquid Cooling

Amphenol Corporation; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation’s High Speed Products Group seeks a Product Development Engineer focused on liquid cooling for front-end I/O connectors powering AI/ML platforms. Lead design, CFD validation, and thermal testing to maximize performance and reliability in data center environments.

Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration, project leadership, and direct engagement with customers to define requirements and ensure manufacturability and robust qualification.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work experience in product development, preferably in thermal management or connector technologies.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience with Liquid Cooling and CFD.
• Proficient in CAD tools and thermal simulation software.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop liquid cooling plates for high-density front-end I/O connectors.
• Design microchannel structures, cold plate geometries, and flow paths for thermal efficiency.
• Select and integrate materials for reliable data center thermal transfer.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept to production and track milestones.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Liquid cooling

CFD

SolidWorks/Creo

Thermal simulation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS

FloTHERM

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.

Job Title:Product Development / ThermalEngineer - Liquid Cooling

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 Engineer - Liquid Coolingto join our team. The position will be locatedon-sitein Schaumburg, IL.

Position Overview

Amphenol is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Development Engineer to lead the design and development ofliquid cooling solutionsforfront-end I/O connectorsthat will power the next generation ofArtificial Intelligence (AI)andMachine Learning (ML)platforms. This role is critical to advancing thermal management technologies that support high-performance computing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Architect and developliquid cooling platesoptimized for high-density front-end I/O connector applications.
• Engineermicrochannel structures,cold plate geometries, andflow path configurationsto maximize thermal efficiency and minimize pressure drop.
• Select and integrate materials compatible with high-performance thermal transfer and long-term reliability in data center environments.
• Collaborate with connector design teams to ensure seamless mechanical integration and manufacturability.

Testing & Validation

• Define and executethermal performance testing, including heat dissipation, flow rate analysis, and environmental stress testing.
• Validate cooling plate designs against industry standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Work with internal labs and external partners to ensure robust qualification and certification processes.

Project Management

• Lead cross-functional development projects from concept through production.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and resource coordination to meet program milestones.
• Track and report progress using structured project management tools and methodologies.

Customer Engagement

• Serve as a technical liaison with key customers to understand requirements and deliver exceptional support.
• Represent Amphenol's commitment toexceptional customer experiencethrough proactive communication, technical presentations, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of work experience in product development, preferably in thermal management or connector technologies.
• Minimum 3 years of workexperience with Liquid Cooling and CFD is required (MUST HAVE)
• Strong proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, FloTHERM).
• Proven experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with high-speed I/O connector standards and applications.
• Experience in AI/ML hardware environments or data center infrastructure.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat exchanger design, and materials used in liquid cooling systems.

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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.

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/