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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 7 hours ago

Mechanical Application Development Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $169K/yr

2+ years exp

Amphenol Communications Solutions is a leader in interconnect solutions for various electronic markets. They are seeking a Mechanical Application Development Engineer to design and develop custom high-speed cable assemblies, engage with customers for optimal product selection, and manage multiple engineering projects.

HardwareManufacturing

Responsibilities

Work closely with customers to ensure they select the best cable solutions from our portfolio for their application

Provide technical guidance on product selection, system architecture, and integration best practices

Push back on customer design decisions when necessary to maintain optimal cable performance

Share lessons learned, highlighting potential problem areas and best practices

Design custom cable configurations if needed and document designs with detailed engineering drawings

Develop and validate mockup systems with mock cables to demonstrate the best architecture

Help customers architect their compute trays for optimal hardware layout and cable routing

Design cable management systems to ensure proper routing and performance

Develop tools for cable installation and removal

Provide onsite support at customer and ODM locations during early build phases

Conduct technical presentations and training sessions to coach customers on correct product usage

Provide technical support to Sales and marketing personnel including technical training, presentations and customer visits

Stay abreast of technological developments in the connector and interconnection industries

Apply patent request when applicable in order to protect intellectual property

Participate in multiple weekly conference calls with customers, ODMs, and internal teams throughout the development process (typically lasting a few months per project)

Manage 10-12 concurrent projects, ensuring timely support and execution

Draw on the global engineering capabilities of other Divisions for collaborative interconnect product development initiatives to serve a total interconnect solution to the customer

Report regular project updates

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringProduct DevelopmentSolidWorksTechnical Problem-SolvingMechanical DesignEngineering DocumentationTechnical PresentationsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or 5+ years of relevant experience

2-5 years of experience in product development/design minimum

Preferred experience designing and developing high speed connectors, cable assemblies and cable assembly systems using SolidWorks or other CAD system

Strong technical problem-solving skills and ability to initiate discussions in highly technical environments

Analytical reasoning and problem solving

Experience with mechanical design and engineering documentation

Ability to create and deliver compelling technical presentations

Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent communication skills and ability to push back on suboptimal design choices while maintaining strong customer relationships

Willingness to travel to customer and ODM sites as needed, travel will vary with customer program schedules, but expect travel of 2 – 3 weeks per quarter

Benefits

Participation in our comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day 1

Vacation

Sick leave

Personal days

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Matching 401K

Annual incentive bonus program

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