Senior Connector Development Engineer

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in the United States seeks a seasoned Connector Development Engineer to drive interconnect design and product development across global teams. You will lead projects from concept through qualification, delivering high-speed and power connectors and cable assemblies for data centers and enterprise systems.

The role requires hands-on engineering expertise, strong collaboration, and a track record in meeting performance, reliability, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in connector or cable assembly design.
• Experience with card edge, memory, power connectors, and high-speed cable assemblies.
• Familiarity with PCIe, DDR, OCP, JEDEC, SFF.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling tools (Creo) and PDM (Windchill) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of connector and interconnect development projects from concept through evaluation and qualification.
• Design high-speed connectors, power connectors, and cable assemblies, including card edge, memory, and storage connectors.
• Collaborate with global customers and cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver innovative interconnect solutions.
• Apply knowledge of server/storage architectures, industry standards (PCI-SIG, OCP, JEDEC, SFF), and signal integrity principles.
• Develop prototypes, oversee testing/qualification, and ensure compliance with industry and customer performance standards.
• Conduct cost analysis, provide design trade-offs, and support decisions for product management and manufacturing.
• Benchmark competitive products to drive differentiation in performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing, including customer training, presentations, and direct engagement.
• Partner with Manufacturing to address cost reduction, quality improvement, and customer issue resolution.
• Stay current with technology trends and emerging interconnect solutionsincluding power interconnect innovations to guide future product development.

Skills

Connector design

Mechanical/electrical engineering

Signal integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

3D Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

3D CAD

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.

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a global leader in designing and manufacturing high‑performance interconnect solutions that power the world's most advanced technology. Our broad product portfolio includes high‑speed connectors, sockets, power connectors, and cable assemblies that support next‑generation data centers, enterprise servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and high‑speed computing environments. With a strong global presence in R&D, manufacturing, and sales, ACS is committed to innovation, quality, and customer success.

Work Location & Travel Requirements

This role is hybrid for candidates residing in the Bay Area, based out of our Santa Clara office, and remote for candidates located elsewhere in California. All employees will be required to attend scheduled meetings and trainings as needed, and the position also involves frequent travel to visit clients.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Connector Development Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design and development of next‑generation interconnect products. This role will focus on creating advanced connector and cable solutions including signal and power connectorsthat meet the performance, reliability, and cost demands of leading technology customers worldwide. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in connector design and development, hands‑on engineering expertise, and the ability to collaborate across global teams and customer partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of connector and interconnect development projects from concept through evaluation and qualification.
• Design high‑speed connectors, power connectors, and cable assemblies, including card edge, memory, and storage connectors.
• Collaborate with global customers and cross‑functional teams to define requirements and deliver innovative interconnect solutions.
• Apply knowledge of server/storage architectures, industry standards (PCI-SIG, OCP, JEDEC, SFF), and signal integrity principles.
• Develop prototypes, oversee testing/qualification, and ensure compliance with industry and customer performance standards.
• Conduct cost analysis, provide design trade‑offs, and support decisions for product management and manufacturing.
• Benchmark competitive products to drive differentiation in performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing, including customer training, presentations, and direct engagement.
• Partner with Manufacturing to address cost reduction, quality improvement, and customer issue resolution.
• Stay current with technology trends and emerging interconnect solutionsincluding power interconnect innovationsto guide future product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in connector and/or cable assembly design and development.
• Proven experience with card edge, memory, power connectors, and high‑speed cable assemblies.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as PCIe, DDR, OCP, JEDEC, and SFF.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and design skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling tools (e.g., Creo) and Product Data Management systems (e.g., Windchill) preferred.

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/