Senior Interconnects Tech Lead - PCIe & DDR5

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a seasoned product development leader for Storage Server I/O. You will plan, design, and execute high‑speed connector and cable projects, collaborating with global teams and server/storage ODMs to deliver innovative interconnect solutions.

You will apply expertise in server architecture, standards, and signal integrity, while guiding prototype development, cost estimates, and manufacturing support to meet

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in product development and design.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Engineering also considered).
• Proven experience in designing card edge, memory connectors and cable assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of technical projects involving electrical connectors and cable systems, from concept through evaluation.
• Collaborate with key Server/Storage ODMs to develop high-speed cable and interconnect solutions.
• Apply deep 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.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Engineering considered

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a seasoned product development leader for Storage Server I/O. You will plan, design, and execute high‑speed connector and cable projects, collaborating with global teams and server/storage ODMs to deliver innovative interconnect solutions.

You will apply expertise in server architecture, standards, and signal integrity, while guiding prototype development, cost estimates, and manufacturing support to meet