Cable Backplane Solutions Architect

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and technical strategy for customer solutions involving Amphenol Cable Backplane Systems (CBS)
• Define system-level requirements, ensuring high-speed signal integrity, mechanical alignment, thermal efficiency, and scalability
• Develop technical specifications, schematics, and proof-of-concept models for cable backplane
• Function as the primary point of contact between the cable cartridge manufacturer and the OEM
• Develop a strong understanding of the OEM's technical requirements, business and technical goals, and challenges
• Facilitate regular meetings, technical discussions, and program updates with OEM stakeholders
• Address customer concerns, manage expectations, and ensure alignment between both organizations
• Provide strategic technical support for the development and implementation of CBS products
• Prepare materials and lead high-level product presentations to key stakeholders (including executives)
• Provide advanced customer service to solve complex interconnect problems and technical inquiries
• Devise and implement strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors
• Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership within the CBS front-end engineering team
• Collaborate with multiple Business Units to ensure seamless integration of CBS products into customer systems
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for CBS products and solutions
• Participate in industry conferences and seminars to stay updated on the latest advancements
• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are completed in a timely manner for projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred
• An advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) is highly desirable
• The role will draw on either your electronic engineering background (signal transmission, EMI/EMC, signal integrity) and/or your mechanical engineering background (materials, tolerance analysis, CAD tools)
• Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience providing technical guidance on interconnect solutions
• Deep knowledge of interconnect solutions and how they support the larger system architecture either from working at a connector/cable company, or from working on the customer side
• Experience with modeling tools and Microsoft Office Products