Signal Integrity Engineering Manager - Speed Connectors

Position: Signal Integrity Engineering Manager - High Speed Connectors
Signal Integrity Engineering Manager

Location:

Schaumburg, IL.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Signal Integrity Engineering Manager for the HSIO Connector Business, you
will lead a high-performing team responsible for developing next-generation
high-speed connector systems-including SFP, QSFP, OSFP, CDFP, and 448G-class
HSIO connectors.

Lead a team of signal integrity engineers developing next-generation HSIO
connectors, including SFP, QSFP, OSFP, CDFP, and 448G-class high-speed
connectors.
Interface with customers and internal product managers to translate
performance requirements into connector designs, manufacturing processes,
qualification plans, and production-ready solutions.
Own the signal-integrity portion of new product development-from
architecture and simulation through validation, compliance testing, and transfer
to global manufacturing sites.
Conduct detailed design reviews with SI, mechanical, and manufacturing
engineering teams to ensure designs meet performance targets and follow
best-practice methodologies.
Collaborate closely with mechanical, manufacturing, applications, and global
factory engineering teams to ensure product performance and engineering
excellence.
Contribute to technology and product roadmaps by identifying emerging needs,
driving innovation, and presenting solutions to leadership and key customers.
Mentor and guide engineering team members, fostering technical growth,
strong communication, and cross-functional alignment.
Establish and share best-practice methodologies for simulation, modeling,
measurement, and design workflows across the organization.
Solve advanced high-speed challenges, including channel modeling, SI/PI
simulation, characterization, VNA/TDR validation, and margin analysis for
high-speed industry standards.
Support Sales and Applications Engineering teams during customer
engagements, technical discussions, and new-design opportunities for HSIO
connectors.
Support global production ramps by advising on build strategies, measurement
techniques, design refinements, and establishing appropriate test limits for
high-volume manufacturing.
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- QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in Electrical Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
10+ years of industry experience and proven engineering management
experience leading high-speed signal integrity teams.
Expertise with SI simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS/Designer, CST
Microwave Studio, or equivalent EM/SI platforms.
Hands-on experience with high-speed measurements: TDR, VNA, pattern
generators, error detectors, and related debug methodologies.
Experience designing or applying high-speed connectors and interconnects in
communication, server, or networking systems is strongly preferred.
Strong leadership, people management and communication skills with the
ability to align cross-functional teams and influence technical direction.
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- SKILLS

Strong facilitation and team-building skills with the ability to integrate
multiple engineering disciplines.
High attention to detail with a strong systems-level perspective.
Ability to multitask, set priorities, and manage parallel engineering
programs in a fast-paced environment.
Clear ability to articulate, document, and execute structured development
processes.
Confident in presenting technical concepts to internal stakeholders and
external customers.
Passion for mentoring, developing engineering talent, and fostering a
high-performance technical culture.

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