Product Development Engineer

Location:

Chicago, IL
Department:
Engineering
Posted: 6/1/2026
Position Type:
Full Time

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. ACS designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative connectors and cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, and networking equipment.

Product Development Engineer – High Speed IO Connector

• 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 and assess technical risk.
• Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing disciplines (Stamping, Plating, Molding, Assembly) to optimize design for production processes.
• Lead product design reviews and verify accuracy of product drawings, ensuring proper use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Work with Materials Engineering to define metal and polymer material choices based on performance, pricing, and global sourcing.
• Present product concepts to customers early in the development cycle, interpret feedback, and incorporate revised requirements into the design.
• Define product, application, and packaging specifications, as well as verification and product qualification test plans.
• Manage the resolution of first‑article inspections and work closely with NPI and manufacturing engineering to ensure product transition to manufacturing.
• Interact with global associates during development and provide mentorship where appropriate.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

• 1–3 years of experience in high‑speed cable assembly and/or connector design preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of signal‑integrity design preferred.
• Familiarity with industry standards a plus.
• Proficiency in Solid Works, FEA simulation software (ANSYS preferred), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles, and statistical engineering methods.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to direct the activity of others when needed.
• Excellent communication skills with global customers and internal stakeholders including management, marketing, sales, process engineering, test labs, and designers.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet objectives and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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