Senior Liquid-Cooling Engineer for AI/ML Data Centers

Amphenol ICC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Schaumburg, IL, is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead liquid cooling design for front-end I/O connectors powering AI/ML platforms.

The role focuses on thermal management, microchannel and cold plate development, and cross-functional collaboration with connector design teams. On-site position with strong emphasis on hands-on testing, qualification, and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Thermal Engineering.
• 4+ years in product development, thermal management or connectors.
• Minimum 3 years with Liquid Cooling and CFD.
• Proficient in CAD and thermal simulation software.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat exchanger design.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Experience with project management and customer-facing work.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop liquid cooling plates for high-density connectors.
• Engineer microchannel structures and flow paths for thermal efficiency.
• Validate designs with thermal testing and industry standards.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept to production.
• Coordinate timelines and resources to meet milestones.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and provide support.

Skills

Thermal management experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing experience

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Thermal Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS

FloTHERM

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Schaumburg, IL, is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead liquid cooling design for front-end I/O connectors powering AI/ML platforms.

The role focuses on thermal management, microchannel and cold plate development, and cross-functional collaboration with connector design teams. On-site position with strong emphasis on hands-on testing, qualification, and customer engagement.