Senior Precision Engineer — High-Speed Backplanes

Amphenol Corporation; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a Product Development Engineer to lead precision engineering for high-speed cabled backplanes. You will blend electrical and mechanical engineering to design float mechanisms, cartridges, and related components, collaborating with manufacturing, suppliers, and software teams.

The role requires strong CAD skills (Creo, SolidWorks), GD&T expertise, and experience in high-volume production, with travel ~15% and

Qualifications

• MS/BS in Engineering with significant experience in electronics
• CAD software proficiency (Creo, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Minimum of 5+ years industry experience in design, preferably precision engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; collaboration across stages of product design
• Good understanding of GD&T methods, tolerance analysis, and FEA tools
• Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering plastics; CNC milled parts or sheet metal fabrication
• MS Office proficiency
• Ability to communicate with technical & non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to travel ~15% domestic and international

Responsibilities

• Understand evolving industry needs and product requirements
• Participate in automation design with NPI and machine design teams for high-volume production
• Work with Signal Integrity team to ensure mechanical design supports electrical performance
• Collaborate with Mechanical Integrity for high reliability over product life
• Coordinate with software engineers to integrate electronic control systems
• Aid in material selection (metal, plastic, coatings)
• Develop initial product specs and technical documentation
• Interface with customers during multiple project phases and support sales
• Collaborate with suppliers on DFM, prototyping, tooling, and travel to sites
• Provide technical assistance to product marketing and sales
• Participate in fixture/tooling design and testing plans
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through material and manufacturing improvements
• Occasionally present to upper management; attend industry trade shows

Skills

CAD proficiency

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

MS/BS in Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a Product Development Engineer to lead precision engineering for high-speed cabled backplanes. You will blend electrical and mechanical engineering to design float mechanisms, cartridges, and related components, collaborating with manufacturing, suppliers, and software teams.

The role requires strong CAD skills (Creo, SolidWorks), GD&T expertise, and experience in high-volume production, with travel ~15% and