Senior Interconnects Lead – PCIe, DDR5 & Cabling

Amphenol ICC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks an experienced engineer for the Storage Server I/O (SSIO) group in Austin, TX. Lead planning, design, and testing of high-speed connectors and cable systems, collaborating with ODMs and global teams to meet performance, cost, and schedule goals.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in product development, a Mechanical Engineering background, and strong communication skills to drive design concepts and ensure

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product development and design.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical/Electronic acceptable).
• Experience in designing card edge, memory connectors and cable assemblies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of projects involving electrical connectors and cable systems.
• Collaborate with Server/Storage ODMs to develop high-speed cable and interconnect solutions.
• Apply understanding of server architecture, PCI-SIG, Open Compute Project (OCP), JEDEC, SFF standards, and signal integrity principles.
• Drive innovation by defining and selecting new design concepts for connectors and cable systems, including prototype development and component fabrication.
• Work cross-functionally with global teams to deliver solutions that meet customer requirements, cost targets, and program timelines.
• Provide cost analysis and estimates for product concepts to support Product Management and Manufacturing decisions.
• Support Sales and Marketing teams with technical training, presentations, and customer engagements.
• Oversee product testing and qualification to ensure compliance with specifications and performance standards.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking to optimize product performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Manage the lifecycle of components and assemblies, ensuring engineering integrity and continuous improvement.
• Provide manufacturing support for cost reduction, quality improvement, and customer issue resolution.
• Stay current with technological advancements in the connector and interconnect industry.

Skills

Connector design

Card edge connectors

Memory connectors

Cable assemblies

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Engineering acceptable

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks an experienced engineer for the Storage Server I/O (SSIO) group in Austin, TX. Lead planning, design, and testing of high-speed connectors and cable systems, collaborating with ODMs and global teams to meet performance, cost, and schedule goals.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in product development, a Mechanical Engineering background, and strong communication skills to drive design concepts and ensure