Power System Engineer
Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for communications, mobile, RF, optics, and commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber‑optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor‑based products, and coaxial and high‑speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
About the role
We are seeking a Power System Engineer to join our team in Texas, reporting directly to the Senior Engineering Manager in the Power Solutions Group.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop power connectors and cables.
- Provide power solutions to data‑center, telecom, industrial, and automotive customers.
- Work closely with key customers and management to develop custom products.
- Create drawing and specification documents required to define and build products, including drawings, material specifications, bills of materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional, multi‑site teams to develop solutions.
- Provide technical support to sales and marketing personnel, including technical training, presentations, and customer visits.
- Coordinate, analyze, and assess testing and qualifications to ensure product conformity with specifications.
- Assess the quality and functionality of prototypes and samples for customer use and adherence to performance standards.
- Support manufacturing facilities on cost reduction, quality, and customer issues.
- Stay abreast of technological developments in the connector and interconnection industries.
- Apply for patents when applicable to protect intellectual property.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in connector/cable design.
- Experience in the connector industry; knowledge of server/storage/networking/data‑center rack‑level architectures preferred.
- Working experience with data‑center power connectors/cables is a plus.
- Good knowledge of OCP open rack structure is a plus.
- Proficiency with Windchill.