Senior High-Speed Cable Backplane Architect

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

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is seeking a Solutions Architect to join our Cable Backplane Business Unit. You will lead customer programs from ideation through design to volume production, acting as the design owner in interactions with OEMs.

Travel 30-50% is expected; locations include Santa Clara, CA or Valley Green, PA or Nashua, NH or Austin, TX or Seattle, WA. You will apply deep knowledge of high-speed interconnects and system architecture to deliver robust CBS solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience providing technical guidance on interconnect solutions.
• Deep knowledge of interconnect solutions and how they support the larger system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and technical strategy for customer solutions involving Amphenol Cable Backplane Systems (CBS).
• Define system-level requirements, ensuring high-speed signal integrity, mechanical alignment, thermal efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop technical specifications, schematics, and proof-of-concept models for cable backplane.
• Function as the primary point of contact between the cable cartridge manufacturer and the OEM.
• Develop a strong understanding of the OEM's technical requirements, business and technical goals, and challenges.
• Facilitate regular meetings, technical discussions, and program updates with OEM stakeholders.
• Address customer concerns, manage expectations, and ensure alignment between both organizations.
• Provide strategic technical support for the development and implementation of CBS products.
• Prepare materials and lead high-level product presentations to key stakeholders (including executives)
• Provide advanced customer service to solve complex interconnect problems and technical inquiries.
• Devise and implement strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors.
• Lead efforts to meet and exceed strategic objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership within the CBS front-end engineering team.
• Collaborate with multiple Business Units to ensure seamless integration of CBS products into customer systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for CBS products and solutions.
• Participate in industry conferences and seminars to stay updated on the latest advancements.
• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are completed in a timely manner for projects.
• 30%-50% travel will be required

Skills

Interconnect design

Systems thinking

Communication

Modeling tools

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD desirable

Tools

Pro/E / Creo

SolidWorks

CAD tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is seeking a Solutions Architect to join our Cable Backplane Business Unit. You will lead customer programs from ideation through design to volume production, acting as the design owner in interactions with OEMs.

Travel 30-50% is expected; locations include Santa Clara, CA or Valley Green, PA or Nashua, NH or Austin, TX or Seattle, WA. You will apply deep knowledge of high-speed interconnects and system architecture to deliver robust CBS solutions.