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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.

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.

Position: Signal Integrity Director – Cable Backplane Systems

Location: Etters, PA

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:

As Signal Integrity Director for our Cable Backplane Systems group, you’ll lead a dynamic team designing copper-based I/O cable assemblies for high-bandwidth applications—supporting data rates up to 448 Gbps/lane. This role blends 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.  Communicating and working 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.  Ensuring the accurate and timely completion of engineering tasks
• Collaborate with internal teams and global customers to define product performance and ensure engineering excellence.  Coordinating 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.
• Supporting Sales and Applications Engineers to develop strategies for product break-in at existing and new accounts based on signal integrity and electrical engineering expertise
• Supporting global factories for ramping up production; advising 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.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/