Amphenol Communications Solutions
Cable Backplane Solutions Architect
Amphenol Communications Solutions, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber‑optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors, and coaxial and high‑speed specialty cable. ACS maintains a global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales, designing a wide range of connectors and cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data‑center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Position: Solutions Architect Location: Santa Clara, CA or Valley Green, PA or Nashua, NH or Austin, TX or Seattle, WA
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high‑speed, high‑bandwidth electrical connectors in the Telecom/Datacom market. Our products enable the electronics revolution and support major Tier 1 OEMs worldwide. As a Solutions Architect in our Cable Backplane Business Unit, you will be a senior technical leader who drives customer programs from ideation through frozen design to volume production.
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
Serve as the primary point of contact between the cable cartridge manufacturer and the OEM
Develop a deep 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 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 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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Position: Solutions Architect Location: Santa Clara, CA or Valley Green, PA or Nashua, NH or Austin, TX or Seattle, WA
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high‑speed, high‑bandwidth electrical connectors in the Telecom/Datacom market. Our products enable the electronics revolution and support major Tier 1 OEMs worldwide. As a Solutions Architect in our Cable Backplane Business Unit, you will be a senior technical leader who drives customer programs from ideation through frozen design to volume production.
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
Serve as the primary point of contact between the cable cartridge manufacturer and the OEM
Develop a deep 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 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 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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