Senior High‑Speed Interconnect Engineer

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

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking an experienced Connector Development Engineer to join our team, focusing on designing and developing advanced connector and cable solutions for high-performance interconnects.

The role emphasizes collaboration across global teams, hands-on engineering, and a drive to deliver cost-effective, reliable products that meet stringent industry standards for server, storage, and networking applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in connector and/or cable assembly design and development.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as PCIe, DDR, OCP, JEDEC, and SFF.

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 solutions including power interconnect innovations to guide future product development.

Skills

Connector design

Signal integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking an experienced Connector Development Engineer to join our team, focusing on designing and developing advanced connector and cable solutions for high-performance interconnects.

The role emphasizes collaboration across global teams, hands-on engineering, and a drive to deliver cost-effective, reliable products that meet stringent industry standards for server, storage, and networking applications.