Sr. Mechanical Design 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.

About the role

The mechanical design engineer for High Speed I/O products will be responsible for concept generation, design, verification, and qualification of hardware needed to implement High Speed IO products into customer systems. This role ensures that product designs are manufacturable and meet defined customer requirements—including electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications. The position offers opportunities for close customer interaction and collaboration with a global cross-functional team. Responsibilities include working with internal and external suppliers and manufacturing personnel to support product development from prototype through pilot production, as well as interfacing with beta-site customers.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop hardware needed to integrate IO connectors into customer systems, from initial proposal to successful tooling and product qualifications.
• Perform Design FMEA, Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturability, FEA, and Risk Analysis.
• Work with Marketing and customers to define needs and functional performance requirements, and assess technical risk.
• Collaborate with internal and external (vendor) manufacturing disciplines, including Stamping, Plating, Molding, and Assembly, to optimize designs for production processes.
• Lead product design reviews.
• Verify accuracy of product drawings and ensure proper usage of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Work with Materials Engineering to define metal and polymer material choices based on performance, pricing, and global sourcing requirements.
• Work closely with customers during hardware development, present product concepts early in the cycle, interpret feedback, and incorporate revised requirements into designs.
• Provide input in defining Product, Application, and Packaging specifications.
• Contribute to verification and product qualification test plans.
• Manage the resolution of first article inspections.
• Work closely with NPI and manufacturing engineering to ensure smooth product transition to manufacturing.
• Interact with global associates during product development and provide mentorship as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven knowledge and experience in mechanical analysis (static & dynamic loading, torsion, compression, tension).
• Proven knowledge and experience with risk assessment and mitigation in designs.
• Proficiency in CAD software for design and concepting (SolidWorks preferred, Spaceclaim).
• Proficiency in static and dynamic load analysis using FEA tools (ANSYS preferred).
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles, Material selection, and Statistical Engineering methods.
• Understanding and experience with mechanical and environmental testing.
• Ability to work effectively within a project team and direct the activity of others as needed.

Skills

• Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure, such as:
  • Rack and Chassis design
  • Blade and rack server configurations
  • Switches, routers, and network topologies
  • Power distribution units (PDUs) and UPS systems
  • Server and switch assembly, integration, and validation

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $100,750 - $168,870 USD annually. In determining rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day 1.
• Vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Short/long term disability.
• Matching 401K.