Senior Cable Backplane Solutions Architect

Amphenol ICC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a Solutions Architect to lead customer programs from ideation through design and into volume production for Cable Backplane Systems (CBS). You will partner with OEMs, program managers, and product teams to define system requirements and guide technical discussions.

The role requires 10+ years in interconnect solutions with strong modeling and CAD skills, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; advanced degree desirable.
• Role draws on electronic or mechanical engineering background (signal transmission, EMI/EMC, CAD tools).
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience providing technical guidance on interconnect solutions.
• Deep knowledge of interconnect solutions and system architecture; experience at connector/cable company or customer side.
• Experience with modeling tools and Microsoft Office Products.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and technical strategy for customer solutions involving Amphenol Cable Backplane Systems (CBS).
• Define system-level requirements: high-speed signal integrity, mechanical alignment, thermal efficiency, scalability.
• Develop specifications, schematics, and proof-of-concept models for cable backplane.
• Serve as primary contact between cable cartridge manufacturer and OEM.
• Understand OEM technical requirements, goals, and challenges.
• Facilitate meetings and technical discussions with OEM stakeholders.
• Address customer concerns and manage expectations; ensure alignment between organizations.
• Provide strategic technical support for CBS products development and implementation.
• Prepare materials and lead high-level product presentations to executives.
• Provide advanced customer service to solve complex interconnect problems.
• Devise strategies to differentiate products from competitors; lead to achieve objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership within CBS front-end engineering team.
• Collaborate with multiple Business Units for seamless CBS integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for CBS products.
• Participate in industry conferences to stay updated on advancements.
• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Travel 30%-50%.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Customer service

MS Office

Modeling tools

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree (Masters/PhD) desirable

Tools

Pro/E

SolidWorks

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a Solutions Architect to lead customer programs from ideation through design and into volume production for Cable Backplane Systems (CBS). You will partner with OEMs, program managers, and product teams to define system requirements and guide technical discussions.

The role requires 10+ years in interconnect solutions with strong modeling and CAD skills, and the ability to travel up to 50%.