Amphenol · 2 days ago
Product Qualification Manager
Nashua, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmphenol TCS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Qualification Manager to lead the qualification and testing efforts for Active Electrical Cables, Active Optical Cables, and Optical Transceivers. The successful candidate will ensure products meet the highest standards of reliability, performance, and compliance across various protocols and industry standards.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and Oversee Qualification Processes:
Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive product qualification plans for AEC, AOC, and Optical Transceiver products
Define test protocols, validation strategies, and performance benchmarks
Standards and Compliance:
Ensure products comply with industry standards such as Ethernet, PCIe, SAS, and others
Stay updated on emerging standards and adapt qualification plans accordingly
Collaboration:
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
Testing and Analysis:
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
Team Development:
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
Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain detailed records of qualification processes, test results, and compliance certifications
Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams
Process Improvement:
Continuously improve qualification methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Integrate innovative testing approaches and tools to maintain a competitive edge
Qualification
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
Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers on the planet you’ve never heard of.
10001+ employees
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