Signal Integrity Director

About the role

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. The Cable Backplane Systems business is the fastest growing High Speed business and is currently seeking to hire a dedicated Signal Integrity Director to lead a team of 20+ engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team designing copper-based I/O cable assemblies for high-bandwidth applications—supporting data rates up to 448 Gbps/lane.
• Blend technical depth with team leadership and customer engagement across next-gen cloud, data center, 5G, and enterprise markets.
• Guide a team of signal integrity engineers developing advanced cable-backplane systems.
• Communicate and work with customers and internal product managers to understand product requirements/performance specifications and convert those into new product designs, production tooling, manufacturing processes, qualification testing, and the transfer to volume production sites.
• Translate customer requirements into innovative product designs and lead them through development, qualification, and transition to production.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of engineering tasks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and global customers to define product performance and ensure engineering excellence.
• Coordinate with peers and other engineering managers within the organization to share best practices.
• Drive technology and product roadmaps, presenting vision and solutions to key stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach engineering team members, fostering technical growth and clear communication.
• Share best practices across teams and champion continuous improvement in design methodology and workflow.
• Solve high-speed design challenges including signal integrity, simulation, test methodologies, and production ramp-up support.
• Support Sales and Applications Engineers to develop strategies for product break-in at existing and new accounts based on signal integrity and electrical engineering expertise.
• Support global factories for ramping up production; advise methods and experiments of builds, measurements, establishing test limits.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, M.S. preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering management, with proven experience managing high-speed signal integrity engineering teams.
• Experience with engineering simulation and analysis tools, such as Ansys HFSS and Designer, CST Microwave.
• Experience with engineering measurements and debugging, such as TDR, VNA, pattern generators, error detectors.
• Experience in component design and application of high-speed cables/connectors into communications equipment is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams toward common goals.

Skills

• Strong facilitation and team-building skills; the ability to integrate the needs & skills of many functional disciplines to achieve a positive outcome.
• Attention to detail while maintaining perspective on top-level goals.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet objectives and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to articulate, outline, and follow a development process.
• A systems-level mindset with attention to both detail and overarching product goals.
• Exceptional multitasking and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced development environment.
• Confidence in presenting to both internal teams and external customers.
• Drive to mentor, inspire, and grow a high-performing engineering culture.