Design Engineer

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 sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Hampton, NH

Ardent Concepts, an Amphenol company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance multicoaxial and coaxial interconnect assemblies, connectors, and interfaces used in the development of next generation semiconductors, quantum computers, and electronics systems. Ardent was built on core technologies that yield the smallest, fastest, and most electrically efficient compression mount connector interfaces worldwide. As data rate requirements increase and devices and systems shrink, Ardent's products deliver superior signal integrity in a dense footprint that can be reusable across programs to maximize cost savings.

Our focus is on helping bring next generation computing to market through novel connector designs for test & measurement, OEM applications, and specialized military applications. Ardent's patented contact technologies are well suited for advanced multi-GHz applications such as board stack connectors, coaxial connectors, FPGA sockets, flex circuit connectors, probe interfaces, and mezzanine card connectors. We have a complete line of high-performance interfaces for the most advanced chipsets such as RF devices, ASICS, switches, processors, and MEMS devices. We support chip to chip, chip to board, board to board, and flex to board applications.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and lead the Ardent SI community and help drive new product development. Ardent has experienced explosive growth in the last 5 years and it is imperative that we stay ahead of the technology requirement in interconnect. This position is located in our Hampton, NH office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collect design requirements in conjunction with Sales team.
• Work with customer to arrive at an approved socket or connector design.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Applications Engineering
• Generate detailed drawings for machine shops.
• Assist Production with troubleshooting assembly.
• Gather test data to support R&D activities.
• Select relevant seed design or start a design from scratch that satisfies the requirements.
• Support Production with fixture designs as needed.
• Identify process deficiencies and develop solutions to improve those deficiencies

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum education requirement of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Ability to read, interpret, and create a variety of types of mechanical prints and drawings
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks
• Able to work independently
• Drive and passion to become a primary contributor to the company's overall success
• 0-3 years of experience preferred

This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government.

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

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our 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