Cable Backplane Solutions Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Solutions Architect

Location : Santa Clara, CA or Valley Green, PA or Nashua, NH or Austin, TX or Seattle, WA

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. Our global headquarters is located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales, and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking Solutions Architects to join our Cable Backplane Business Unit in multiple locations.

High speed cable backplane systems enable most of the world’s IT and datacom; including leading the way for the AI / ML revolution; and require some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies, and highest levels of precision, in the engineering world. These challenges require the most creative, technical minds, and ultimately provide the most rewarding experience for an engineer.

Architects are Senior Technical leaders, Leading Customer Programs in all aspects from ideation through frozen design and into volume production. They are the design owners internally and in the face of the customer. They partner with Program Managers and Product Line Managers to execute solutions for our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Our customer’s ultimate success depends on our ability to solve cutting edge problems in relation to interconnect solutions. We value our relationships with these companies, and we depend on our Solutions Architecture team to drive this ongoing partnership and lead these technical conversations.

• 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 for projects.
• 30%-50% travel will be required

Amphenol is a results driven company that allows its employees a large degree of freedom to achieve pre-defined goals. It is a flexible working environment, yet we expect hard work, commitment, and results in return.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred.

SKILLS :

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https : / / www.amphenol -cs.com /