Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Storage/Server Connectors

Overview

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Storage/Server Connectors

Location: Seattle, Washington | Department: Engineering | Posted: 8/21/2025 | Location Name: Seattle

Wage: Min $135,000.00 annual | Max $165,700.00 annual | Position Type: Full Time

The Storage Server I/O (SSIO) group at Amphenol specializes in developing high-performance interconnect solutions for storage and server applications. Our product portfolio includes advanced connectors and sockets that support industry standards such as High Speed Card Edge Connector PCIe Gen6/7, Mini Cool Edge 112G/224G, DDR5/LPCAMM Memory Connector, U.2/SAS Drive Connectors . These solutions are designed for next-generation data centers, enterprise servers, and high-speed computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of technical projects involving electrical connectors and cable systems, from concept through evaluation.
• Collaborate with key Server/Storage ODMs to develop high-speed cable and interconnect solutions.
• Apply deep understanding of server architecture, PCI-SIG, Open Compute Project (OCP), JEDEC, SFF standards, and signal integrity principles.
• Drive innovation by defining and selecting new design concepts for connectors and cable systems, including prototype development and component fabrication.
• Work cross-functionally with global teams to deliver solutions that meet customer requirements, cost targets, and program timelines.
• Provide cost analysis and estimates for product concepts to support Product Management and Manufacturing decisions.
• Support Sales and Marketing teams with technical training, presentations, and customer engagements.
• Oversee product testing and qualification to ensure compliance with specifications and performance standards.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking to optimize product performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Manage the lifecycle of components and assemblies, ensuring engineering integrity and continuous improvement.
• Provide manufacturing support for cost reduction, quality improvement, and customer issue resolution.
• Stay current with technological advancements in the connector and interconnect industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in product development and design.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Engineering also considered).
• Proven experience in designing card edge, memory connectors and cable assemblies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing