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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 3 days ago

Power Integrity Engineer

Yocumtown, PA

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Mid Level

3+ years exp

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a leader in interconnect solutions for various electronics markets. They are seeking a skilled Power Integrity Engineer to analyze and optimize power delivery networks for high-speed systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust performance and compliance with specifications.

HardwareManufacturing

Responsibilities

Perform power integrity simulations (AC impedance, DC IR drop, and transient analysis) to ensure PDN performance

Design and optimize decoupling strategies, capacitor selection, and placement for complex boards and systems

Interact with customers to determine their power interconnect needs

Perform EMI/EMC risk assessments related to power distribution

Collaborate with SI engineers to co-optimize power and signal integrity

Develop PDN models and validate through lab measurements (VNA impedance sweeps, oscilloscope ripple measurements)

Work with PCB designers on layer stack-up, plane assignments, and power routing

Assist in root-cause analysis and debugging of customer power-related issues

Document best practices and contribute to design guidelines for power delivery networks

Qualification

Power Integrity EngineeringPDN Simulation ToolsSignal IntegritySPICE SimulationPCB Stack-up DesignEMI/EMC ComplianceAnalytical SkillsScripting MATLABScripting PythonLab InstrumentationCommunication SkillsDocumentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)

3+ years of experience in power integrity, signal integrity, or hardware design

Hands-on experience with PDN simulation tools (examples: Keysight PIPro, ANSYS Q3D, HFSS, and SIwave, Cadence Sigrity PowerSI, etc.)

Experience with SPICE simulation and transient load modeling

Strong understanding of PDN impedance, VRM behavior, and decoupling network design

Proficiency in PCB stack-up design, power plane resonance control, and capacitor optimization

Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred

Familiarity with high-speed digital systems (SerDes, DDR, PCIe)

Knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance testing and mitigation techniques

Background in scripting or automation (MATLAB, Python) for data analysis

Experience with lab instrumentation: VNAs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers

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