Cable Backplane Solutions Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES

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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:

• Bachelor's in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred. An advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) is highly desirable.
• The role will draw on either your electronic engineering background (signal transmission, EMI/EMC, signal integrity) and/or your mechanical engineering background (materials, tolerance analysis, CAD tools)
• Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience providing technical guidance on interconnect solutions.
• Deep knowledge of interconnect solutions and how they support the larger system architecture either from working at a connector/cable company, or from working on the customer side.
• Experience with modeling tools and Microsoft Office Products

SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively communicate across the engineering and managerial functions of a business.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills
• High-level customer service and ability to build relationships with customers.
• Expertise with modeling tools (Pro E or SolidWorks) preferred but not a requirement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products