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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 1 day ago

Product Qualification Manager

Nashua, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a leader in interconnect solutions for various electronics markets. They are seeking a highly skilled Product Qualification Manager to lead the qualification and testing efforts for Active Electrical Cables, Active Optical Cables, and Optical Transceivers, ensuring the products meet the highest standards of reliability, performance, and compliance.

HardwareManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive product qualification plans for AEC, AOC, and Optical Transceiver products

Define test protocols, validation strategies, and performance benchmarks

Ensure products comply with industry standards such as Ethernet, PCIe, SAS, and others

Stay updated on emerging standards and adapt qualification plans accordingly

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and product management, to align qualification efforts with business objectives

Partner with external test labs and certification bodies as needed

Develop and oversee the execution of electrical, thermal, and mechanical stress testing protocols

Analyze test data to identify trends, failures, and areas for improvement

Ensure root cause analysis is conducted and corrective actions are implemented

Build and mentor a high-performing product qualification team

Provide training and development opportunities to ensure team members stay current with industry standards and technologies

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the team

Maintain detailed records of qualification processes, test results, and compliance certifications

Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams

Continuously improve qualification methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Integrate innovative testing approaches and tools to maintain a competitive edge

Qualification

Product QualificationElectrical EngineeringEthernet StandardsSignal Integrity AnalysisThermal TestingMechanical TestingData Center ArchitectureTeam DevelopmentProcess ImprovementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience in product qualification or testing of high-speed interconnect products such as AEC, AOC, and Optical Transceiver

Strong familiarity with data center architectures, such as spine-leaf and AI-fabric designs

Deep understanding of Ethernet, PCIe, SAS, and related standards

Deep understanding of specifications such as EIA-364-X, GR-468-X, GR-78-X, etc

Proficiency with signal integrity and mechanical integrity analysis and testing using VNA (Vector Network Analyzer), TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer), BERT (Bit Error Rate Tester), and similar tools

Experience in thermal and mechanical stress testing methodologies

Effective communication skills across geographically dispersed and culturally diverse groups, both internal and external: USA, Canada, Mexico, Vietnam, China

Self-initiated with an entrepreneurial attitude

Hands-on, 'roll up your shirt sleeves' approach

Comfortable working in an environment that fosters accountability and flexibility

Ability to prioritize projects and workflow

Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, under pressure and with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities

Strong customer-facing and relationship-building skills; patience and flexibility in interacting with cultural diversity

Ability and willingness to travel to manufacturing locations and customer sites in the US, Mexico, Vietnam, and China

Preferred

Experience in AI-fabric or GPU interconnect testing

Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting for test setups

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for reliability (DFR)

Certification/Proficiency in relevant fields such as Ethernet or PCIe compliance testing

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