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Senior Product Development / Thermal Engineer - Liquid Cooling

Amphenol Communications Solutions · Schaumburg, IL · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

Position Overview

Amphenol is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Product Development Engineer to lead the design and development of liquid cooling solutions for front-end I/O connectors that will power the next generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) platforms. This role is critical to advancing thermal management technologies that support high-performance computing environments.

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.
    • Collaborate with connector design teams to ensure seamless mechanical integration and manufacturability.

  • 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.

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