Network Engineer

Position Summary: Network Engineer

Location: Nashua, NH

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical cables for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Integrity Engineer to join our Cable Assembly team. The position will be located in Nashua, New Hampshire.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to design, implement, and support high-performance data networking solutions across lab environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring network reliability, performance, and security across Ethernet and routing technologies, and will partner with cross-functional teams to validate customer use cases and resolve complex issues.
• Design, implement, and maintain network architectures (spine-leaf and AI-fabric topologies) using switching, routing, and transport technologies.
• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Ethernet/IP networks (L2/L3) including VLANs, spanning tree, routing, QoS, and related protocols.
• Diagnose complex performance and connectivity issues across TCP/IP and optical transport layers using packet captures, logs, telemetry, and structured troubleshooting methodologies (OSI model).
• Plan and execute network changes, maintenance activities, and incident response; document root cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain network documentation including diagrams, physical/logical topology, IP plans, and runbooks (e.g., Visio).
• Build and maintain a lab network environment with hardware and software matching known customer use cases; support interoperability, regression, and failure-mode testing.
• Perform DAC, ACC, and AEC cable validation including characterization impairments, cleaning/inspection practices, and coordination of remediation activities.
• Use ticketing systems and operational tools to track work, prioritize issues, and communicate status to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams to translate requirements into network designs, validate solutions, and support product/customer escalations.
• Automate repetitive operational tasks and data collection using scripting (preferably Python) to improve reliability and speed of delivery.
• Ensure network solutions and lab practices align with relevant industry standards and specifications (IEEE/ANSI) and internal operational guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• BS in related fields
• 3-5 years of professional experience
• Experience with server technologies
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Broadcom, Keysight, Viavi
• Experience with PCIe, DAC, AEC, and AOC testing
• Understanding of datacenter architectures such as spine-leaf and AI-fabric designs
• Demonstrated CCNA/CCNP-level proficiency in configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining networks.
• Understanding of specifications such as EIA-364-X, GR-468-X, GR-78-X etc.
• Understanding of how to perform testing and complex data analysis
• Ability to communicate with technical & non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, and suppliers in person, on the phone, and through written communication in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner
• Ability to use a personal computer and common software applications
• Advanced data networking knowledge (OSI model, TCP/IP, optical transport)
• Advanced knowledge of fiber characterization and associated optical impairments
• Advanced knowledge of related industry specifications and standards (IEEE, ANSI) and fiber/media types (multimode, single mode, UTP), including bridging, switching, routing, Ethernet, and transport technologies and protocols
• Advanced knowledge of network design, network architecture, protocols, and network topology
• Advanced knowledge of using ticketing systems and software tools to support current operations
• Advanced knowledge of basic network devices and basic network appliances
• Advanced knowledge of network design software, such as Visio
• Ability to perform duties in a fast-paced environment and learn new technology quickly
• Knowledge of or experience with one or more programming/scripting languages, preferably Python
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a team environment

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.

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