Product Development Engineer

Position:
Product Development Engineer

Location:

Chicago, 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. We have design, sales, and manufacturing locations globally and are
currently seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our High Speed IO
Connector team located in Chicago Area, IL

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for concept generation,
design, verification and qualification of High Speed IO products for 112

Gb
signaling and beyond. The Engineer will ensure that the product design is
manufacturable and will meet the defined customer requirements - including
electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements. The position provides
opportunities for close customer interaction and will work as part of a global
cross-functional team. This role will also work closely with internal and
external suppliers and manufacturing personnel while supporting the development
and validation of product prototypes through pilot production, as well as
interfacing with beta-site customers.

Conceptualize, design, and develop cable assemblies and/or IO connector
systems from initial proposal to successful tooling and product qualifications.
Perform Design FMEA, Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturability, FEA
Analysis, and Risk Analysis.
Work with Marketing and the customer to define customer needs and functional
performance requirements. Assess technical risk.
Work with internal and external (vendor) manufacturing disciplines including
Stamping, Plating, Molding, and Assembly to optimize design for production
processes.
Lead product design reviews.
Verify accuracy of product drawings and ensure proper usage of Geometric
Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Work with Materials Engineering to define metal and polymer material choices
based on requirements associated with performance, pricing, and global sourcing.
Present product concepts to customers early in development cycle, interpret
feedback, and incorporate any revised requirements into the design.
Define Product, Application, and Packaging specifications.
Define verification and product qualification test plans.
Manage the resolution of first article inspections.
Work closely with NPI and manufacturing engineering to ensure products are
transitioned to the manufacturing.
Interact with global associates as is needed during product development and
provide mentorship as is appropriate.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 1-3 years experience. Familiarity with high speed cable
assembly and/or connector design preferred.
Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline, or equivalent
engineering course and related work experience.
Knowledge and experience with design for signal integrity performance is
preferred.
Industry Standards knowledge and experience is a plus.
Experience and skilled use of Solid Works, FEA simulation software (ANSYS
preferred), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles, and Statistical
Engineering methods.
Ability to work effectively within a project team and to direct the activity
of others as is needed.
Ability to communicate well with Global Customers and all levels of the
organization including Management, Marketing, Sales, Process Engineering, Test
Lab personnel, other Engineers (local and global), and Designers (local and
global).
Ability to prioritize work to meet objectives and to manage multiple
projects simultaneously.