Senior High-Speed Interconnects Engineer

Amphenol ICC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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 and power connectors, plus cable assemblies, working with global teams and customers to meet performance and cost targets.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering, prototyping, testing, and QC across multiple programs, with frequent collaboration across offices and travel to client sites as needed.

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.

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

Cable assemblies

High-speed connectors

Signal integrity

Team 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 advance next‑generation interconnect products. You will lead design and development of high‑speed and power connectors, plus cable assemblies, working with global teams and customers to meet performance and cost targets.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering, prototyping, testing, and QC across multiple programs, with frequent collaboration across offices and travel to client sites as needed.