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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 2 days ago

Cable Backplane Solutions Architect

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Amphenol Communications Solutions is a world leader in interconnect solutions for various markets. They are seeking a Cable Backplane Solutions Architect to lead customer programs and technical strategy for high-speed cable backplane systems, ensuring successful collaboration and innovative solutions for clients.

HardwareManufacturing

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 for projects

30%-50% travel will be required

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringInterconnect SolutionsSignal IntegrityModeling ToolsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficePresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

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

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

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products

Preferred

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred

An advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) is highly desirable

Expertise with modeling tools (Pro E or SolidWorks) preferred but not a requirement

Company

Amphenol Communications Solutions

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.

Founded in 2000

Berlin, Berlin, DEU

10001+ employees