Senior Product Development / Thermal Engineer - Liquid Cooling
Amphenol Communications Solutions · Schaumburg, IL · 2 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Development
- Architect and develop liquid cooling plates optimized for high-density front-end I/O connector applications.
- Engineer microchannel structures, cold plate geometries, and flow path configurations to maximize thermal efficiency and minimize pressure drop.
- Select and integrate materials compatible with high-performance thermal transfer and long-term reliability in data center environments.
- Testing & Validation
- Define and execute thermal performance testing, including heat dissipation, flow rate analysis, and environmental stress testing.
- Validate cooling plate designs against industry standards and customer-specific requirements.
- Work with internal labs and external partners to ensure robust qualification and certification processes.
- Project Management
- Lead cross-functional development projects from concept through production.
- Manage timelines, deliverables, and resource coordination to meet program milestones.
- Track and report progress using structured project management tools and methodologies.
- Customer Engagement
- Serve as a technical liaison with key customers to understand requirements and deliver exceptional support.
- Represent Amphenol's commitment to exceptional customer experience through proactive communication, technical presentations, and issue resolution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
- 4+ years of work experience in product development, preferably in thermal management or connector technologies.
- Minimum 3 years of work experience with Liquid Cooling and CFD is required (MUST HAVE).
- Strong proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, FloTHERM).
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat exchanger design, and materials used in liquid cooling systems.
- Proven experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with high-speed I/O connector standards and applications.
- Experience in AI/ML hardware environments or data center infrastructure.