R&D Engineering Manager

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to join our Etters, PA team. The role reports to the Engineering Director of Power Solutions Group and leads technology roadmap, product development, and cost/manufacturability objectives.

You will guide a multidisciplinary engineering team, partner with customers, sales, and manufacturing, and mentor staff to deliver reliable, innovative connectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• 5–10 years of connector design and development experience.
• 3+ years leading engineering teams responsible for product development and execution.
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with project management including goals, resources, budgets, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision: drive innovation and lead development of customer-winning products and roadmaps.
• Technical Expertise: stay updated on industry trends and guide teams in adopting new technologies.
• Customer Focus: maintain close partnerships with customers and product/sales teams.
• Project management: oversee end-to-end product development lifecycle and ensure timely, cost-effective deliverables.
• Team Leadership: develop and coach a high-performing engineering team and promote collaborative culture.
• Cross-Collaboration: communicate updates to stakeholders and coordinate with manufacturing and NPI teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

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.

Power Solutions Group, a business unit of Amphenol, is the market leader for Power Electrical connectors and Cable Assembly Solutions for the Telecom/Datacom (Data Centers, AI, Storage, Servers, Networks) and Energy Storage and eMobility Market. We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team located in Etters, PA. This position will report directly to the Engineering Director of Power Solutions Group.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision: Drive innovation and lead the development of innovative and customer-winning products; Collaborate with Power Solutions BU management functions defining the Technology and Product roadmap.
• Technical Expertise: Stay abreast of industry and customer trends, standards, and competition landscape. Understand the emerging and disruptive technologies, best practices to guide the team in adopting innovative approaches and technologies.
• Customer Focus: Keep close contact and establish solid partnerships with customers and our Product Line Management and Sales teams.
• Project management: Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Collaborate closely with teams to ensure completion of engineering deliverables by defined design process, drive continuous improvement to ensure performance, reliability, cost efficiency, and manufacturability on time. Recommend and manage investments in equipment, systems, and other assets to optimize the utilization of resources.
• Team Leadership: Serve as a role model. Set clear objectives and promote Amphenol entrepreneurial culture by selecting, developing, and coaching individuals and building a high performing team. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that promotes continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Encourage professional growth and development through an open and empowering leadership style.
• Cross-Collaboration: Effectively communicate project updates, technical insights, and recommendations to stakeholders. Work with manufacturing teams to develop and establish investment / product cost estimates. Work closely with NPI and manufacturing engineering to ensure transition of products to manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree Mechanical or Electrical discipline or similar technical field
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience with connector design and development and working knowledge of the core manufacturing processes - stamping, plating, molding, assembly, preferably with power connectors or IT Datacom architectures and components.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in leading engineering team with responsibility for product development and execution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to define project goals, allocate resources, manage budgets, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and address technical challenges, evaluate design trade-offs, and make data-driven decisions. Proficiency in using engineering analysis and simulation tools is often expected.

Other Skills

• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software (PTC Creo, Windchill and ANSYS are desirable)
• Working knowledge of Mechanical and Thermal simulations and thermodynamic principles
• Knowledge of key industry specifications (For example - UL, EIA, IEC, Telcordia, OCP)
• Rack Power Distribution/Equipment Architecture knowledge desired.
• Strong Communication and Leadership in an international environment.

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/