Amphenol Communications Solutions
Cable Backplane Solutions Architect
Amphenol Communications Solutions, Yocumtown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Cable Backplane Solutions Architect
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Amphenol Communications Solutions
Location: Yocumtown, Pennsylvania Department: Engineering Posted: 10/14/2025 Location Name: Valley Green
Wage: Depends on Experience
Position: Solutions Architect
Responsibilities
Lead the architectural design and technical strategy for customer solutions involving Amphenol Cable Backplane Systems (CBS)
Define system-level requirements, ensuring high-speed signal integrity, mechanical alignment, thermal efficiency, and scalability.
Develop technical specifications, schematics, and proof-of-concept models for cable backplane.
Function as the primary point of contact between the cable cartridge manufacturer and the OEM.
Develop a strong understanding of the OEM’s technical requirements, business and technical goals, and challenges.
Facilitate regular meetings, technical discussions, and program updates with OEM stakeholders.
Address customer concerns, manage expectations, and ensure alignment between both organizations.
Provide strategic technical support for the development and implementation of CBS products.
Prepare materials and lead high-level product presentations to key stakeholders (including executives)
Provide advanced customer service to solve complex interconnect problems and technical inquiries.
Devise and implement strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors.
Lead efforts to meet and exceed strategic objectives.
Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership within the CBS front-end engineering team.
Collaborate with multiple Business Units to ensure seamless integration of CBS products into customer systems.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for CBS products and solutions.
Participate in industry conferences and seminars to stay updated on the latest advancements.
Ensure project timelines and deliverables are completed in a timely manner for projects.
30%-50% travel will be required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred.
An advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) is highly desirable.
The role will draw on either your electronic engineering background (signal transmission, EMI/EMC, signal integrity) and/or your mechanical engineering background (materials, tolerance analysis, CAD tools)
Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience providing technical guidance on interconnect solutions.
Deep knowledge of interconnect solutions and how they support the larger system architecture either from working at a connector/cable company, or from working on the customer side.
Experience with modeling tools and Microsoft Office Products
Skills
Ability to effectively communicate across the engineering and managerial functions of a business.
Strong organizational and presentation skills
High-level customer service and ability to build relationships with customers.
Expertise with modeling tools (Pro E or SolidWorks) preferred but not a requirement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products
Amphenol is a results driven company that allows its employees a large degree of freedom to achieve pre-defined goals. It is a flexible working environment, yet we expect hard work, commitment, and results in return.
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.
Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/
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Cable Backplane Solutions Architect
role at
Amphenol Communications Solutions
Location: Yocumtown, Pennsylvania Department: Engineering Posted: 10/14/2025 Location Name: Valley Green
Wage: Depends on Experience
Position: Solutions Architect
Responsibilities
Lead the architectural design and technical strategy for customer solutions involving Amphenol Cable Backplane Systems (CBS)
Define system-level requirements, ensuring high-speed signal integrity, mechanical alignment, thermal efficiency, and scalability.
Develop technical specifications, schematics, and proof-of-concept models for cable backplane.
Function as the primary point of contact between the cable cartridge manufacturer and the OEM.
Develop a strong understanding of the OEM’s technical requirements, business and technical goals, and challenges.
Facilitate regular meetings, technical discussions, and program updates with OEM stakeholders.
Address customer concerns, manage expectations, and ensure alignment between both organizations.
Provide strategic technical support for the development and implementation of CBS products.
Prepare materials and lead high-level product presentations to key stakeholders (including executives)
Provide advanced customer service to solve complex interconnect problems and technical inquiries.
Devise and implement strategies to differentiate our products and solutions from our competitors.
Lead efforts to meet and exceed strategic objectives.
Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership within the CBS front-end engineering team.
Collaborate with multiple Business Units to ensure seamless integration of CBS products into customer systems.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for CBS products and solutions.
Participate in industry conferences and seminars to stay updated on the latest advancements.
Ensure project timelines and deliverables are completed in a timely manner for projects.
30%-50% travel will be required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred.
An advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) is highly desirable.
The role will draw on either your electronic engineering background (signal transmission, EMI/EMC, signal integrity) and/or your mechanical engineering background (materials, tolerance analysis, CAD tools)
Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience providing technical guidance on interconnect solutions.
Deep knowledge of interconnect solutions and how they support the larger system architecture either from working at a connector/cable company, or from working on the customer side.
Experience with modeling tools and Microsoft Office Products
Skills
Ability to effectively communicate across the engineering and managerial functions of a business.
Strong organizational and presentation skills
High-level customer service and ability to build relationships with customers.
Expertise with modeling tools (Pro E or SolidWorks) preferred but not a requirement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products
Amphenol is a results driven company that allows its employees a large degree of freedom to achieve pre-defined goals. It is a flexible working environment, yet we expect hard work, commitment, and results in return.
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.
Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/
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