Senior Design Engineer - High-Speed IO Connectors for AI/ML

Amphenol Corporation; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead high-speed IO connector design at the Etters, PA facility. The role drives innovation for AI/ML workloads and data center applications, owning a form-factor from concept through production.

You will partner with design, hardware, and manufacturing teams to meet stringent signal integrity, thermal, and reliability targets, while coordinating customer engagement and NPI transitions.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Signal integrity

EMI/EMC

Thermal management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Amphenol Corporation is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead high-speed IO connector design at the Etters, PA facility. The role drives innovation for AI/ML workloads and data center applications, owning a form-factor from concept through production.

You will partner with design, hardware, and manufacturing teams to meet stringent signal integrity, thermal, and reliability targets, while coordinating customer engagement and NPI transitions.