Cable Backplane Solutions Architect

Cable Backplane Solutions Architect

Location:

Seattle, Washington

Salary: $190,000 – $205,000

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets.

Position:
Solutions Architect - Cable Backplane Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and technical strategy for customer solutions involving Amphenol Cable Backplane Systems (CBS)

• Define system-level requirements, ensuring high-speed signal integrity, mechanical alignment, thermal efficiency, and scalability.

• Develop technical specifications, schematics, and proof‑of‑concept models for cable backplane.

• Function as the primary point of contact between the cable cartridge manufacturer and the OEM.

• Develop a strong understanding of the OEM’s technical requirements, business and technical goals, and challenges.

• Facilitate regular meetings, technical discussions, and program updates with OEM stakeholders.

• Address customer concerns, manage expectations, and ensure alignment between both organizations.

• Provide strategic technical support for the development and implementation of CBS products.

• Prepare materials and lead high‑level product presentations to key stakeholders (including executives).

• Provide advanced customer service to solve complex interconnect problems and technical inquiries.

• Devise and implement strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors.

• Lead efforts to meet and exceed strategic objectives.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership within the CBS front‑end engineering team.

• Collaborate with multiple Business Units to ensure seamless integration of CBS products into customer systems.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation for CBS products and solutions.

• Participate in industry conferences and seminars to stay updated on the latest advancements.

• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are completed in a timely manner.

• 30%–50% travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) highly desirable.

• Experience in electronic engineering (signal transmission, EMI/EMC, signal integrity) and/or mechanical engineering (materials, tolerance analysis, CAD tools).

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience providing technical guidance on interconnect solutions.

• Deep knowledge of interconnect solutions and larger system architecture.

• Experience with modeling tools and Microsoft Office Products.

Skills

• Effective communication across engineering and managerial functions.

• Strong organizational and presentation skills.

• High‑level customer service and ability to build relationships with customers.

• Expertise with modeling tools (Pro E or Solid Works) preferred but not required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” – Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit

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