Senior Product Development Engineer

Job Title

Senior Product Development Engineer

Schaumburg, IL

$100,000 - $150,000

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for communications, mobile, RF, optics and commercial electronics. ACS designs and manufactures connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect systems for a wide range of applications including servers, storage, data centers, mobile devices, and automotive.

• Lead concept generation, design, verification, and qualification of high‑speed IO products (112
  
  Gb and beyond).
• Ensure product manufacturability and compliance with electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements.
• Perform Design FMEA, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability, FEA analysis, and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with marketing and customers to define functional requirements and assess technical risk.
• Work with internal and external manufacturing disciplines (stamping, plating, molding, assembly) to optimize design for production processes.
• Lead product design reviews and verify drawings for proper geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Coordinate with materials engineering to select metal and polymer materials based on performance, pricing, and sourcing.
• Present product concepts to customers early in the development cycle and incorporate feedback into design.
• Define product, application, and packaging specifications and verification/test plans.
• Resolve first‑article inspection issues and support transition to manufacturing.
• Work closely with NPI and manufacturing engineering for successful product launch.
• Engage with global associates and provide mentorship as needed.

• 5+ years of electromechanical design experience.
• Preferred familiarity with high‑speed cable assembly and/or connector design.
• Knowledge of signal‑integrity design and performance optimization.
• Experience with industry standards and design for quality practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent coursework).
• Proficiency in Solid Works, FEA simulation (ANSYS preferred), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and statistical engineering methods.
• Ability to direct project activity and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication skills with global customers and internal stakeholders.
• Skill in prioritizing work and managing multiple simultaneous projects.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” – Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.