Senior Mechanical Application Development Engineer – High Speed Connectors (Remote, US)

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a world leader in interconnect solutions for various markets. The Senior Mechanical Application Development Engineer will participate in the design and development of high-speed interconnects, ensuring optimal solutions for customer applications.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with customers to ensure they select the best solutions from the Amphenol portfolio for their application
• Provide technical guidance on product selection, system architecture, and integration best practices
• Push back on customer design decisions when necessary to maintain optimal performance
• Share lessons learned, highlighting potential problem areas and best practices
• Design custom configurations if needed and document designs with detailed engineering drawings
• Develop and validate mockup systems to demonstrate the best architecture
• Help customers architect their applications for optimal hardware layout
• Develop tools for installation and removal of components
• Provide on-site support at customer and ODM locations during early build phases
• Conduct technical presentations and training sessions to coach customers on correct product usage
• Provide technical support to Sales and marketing personnel, including technical training, presentations and customer visits
• Stay abreast of technological developments in the connector and interconnection industries
• Apply patent requests when applicable to protect intellectual property
• Participate in multiple weekly conference calls with customers, ODMs, and internal teams throughout the development process (typically lasting a few months per project)
• Manage 4-6 concurrent projects, ensuring timely support and execution
• Draw on the global engineering capabilities of other divisions for collaborative high-speed connector product development initiatives to serve a total solution to the customer
• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects on time and within budget
• Report regular project updates

Requirements:

• Industry experience in the design and development of high-speed connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect systems is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of industry experience in product development and/or mechanical design, or a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (preferred) with equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design and creation of detailed engineering documentation. (Must Have)
• Proven ability to develop and deliver clear, compelling technical presentations to customers and internal stakeholders. (Must Have)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects. (Must Have)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to challenge and push back on suboptimal design decisions while maintaining productive customer relationships. (Must Have)
• Strong technical problem-solving capabilities and the confidence to engage in highly technical discussions with customers and cross-functional teams
• Advanced analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills. (Must Have)
• Ability to understand differing technical viewpoints on complex issues and effectively negotiate and integrate multiple perspectives
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or a comparable CAD platform. (preferred)
• Willingness to travel to customer and ODM sites; travel requirements will vary based on customer program needs. (Must Have)
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or a comparable CAD platform