Senior High-Speed Connector Design Engineer

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Seattle (WA); Hybride; USD 140 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking an experienced Connector Development Engineer to advance next-generation interconnect products. You will lead design and development of high-speed connectors and cables, collaborating with global teams and customers to meet performance, reliability, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, prototyping, testing, and qualification, with close coordination with manufacturing and product management to drive successful product adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or 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.

Responsabilités

• 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 solutions including power interconnect innovations to guide future product development.

Connaissances

Connector design

Card edge connectors

Memory connectors

High-speed cables

3D CAD Creo

Windchill

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Outils

Creo

Windchill

Description du poste

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking an experienced Connector Development Engineer to advance next-generation interconnect products. You will lead design and development of high-speed connectors and cables, collaborating with global teams and customers to meet performance, reliability, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, prototyping, testing, and qualification, with close coordination with manufacturing and product management to drive successful product adoption.