Product Development Engineer – Liquid Cooling

Product Development Engineer – Liquid Cooling

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Location:

Markham, Ontario.

Wage:
Depends on Experience.

Amphenol is seeking a highly skilled and motivated 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, preferably in thermal management or connector technologies.
• Strong proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Solid Works, Creo) and thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, FloTHERM).
• Proven experience in project management and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills and customer‑facing experience.

• Familiarity with high‑speed I/O connector standards and applications.
• Experience in AI/ML hardware environments or data center infrastructure.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat exchanger design, and materials used in liquid cooling systems.

• Benefits Coverage:
  Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance.
• Health Care Spending Account:
  Additional financial support for health‑related expenses.
• Pension Plan:
  Company‑supported pension scheme.
• Incentive Plans:
  Progressive employee incentive plans.
• Talent Development:
  Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Company Recreation Club:
  Participate in fun activities, draws with exciting prizes, summer BBQs, holiday parties, and more!

Amphenol Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Amphenol, in a timely fashion, of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing