Signal Integrity Engineering Manager - High Speed Connectors

Signal Integrity Engineering Manager Location: Schaumburg, IL. Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high-speed, high-bandwidth electrical connectors 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Signal Integrity Engineering Manager for the HSIO Connector Business, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for developing next-generation high-speed connector systems—including SFP, QSFP, OSFP, CDFP, and 448G-class HSIO connectors. Lead a team of signal integrity engineers developing next-generation HSIO connectors, including SFP, QSFP, OSFP, CDFP, and 448G-class high-speed connectors. Interface with customers and internal product managers to translate performance requirements into connector designs, manufacturing processes, qualification plans, and production-ready solutions. Own the signal-integrity portion of new product development—from architecture and simulation through validation, compliance testing, and transfer to global manufacturing sites. Conduct detailed design reviews with SI, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure designs meet performance targets and follow best-practice methodologies. Collaborate closely with mechanical, manufacturing, applications, and global factory engineering teams to ensure product performance and engineering excellence. Contribute to technology and product roadmaps by identifying emerging needs, driving innovation, and presenting solutions to leadership and key customers. Mentor and guide engineering team members, fostering technical growth, strong communication, and cross-functional alignment. Establish and share best-practice methodologies for simulation, modeling, measurement, and design workflows across the organization. Solve advanced high-speed challenges, including channel modeling, SI/PI simulation, characterization, VNA/TDR validation, and margin analysis for high-speed industry standards. Support Sales and Applications Engineering teams during customer engagements, technical discussions, and new-design opportunities for HSIO connectors. Support global production ramps by advising on build strategies, measurement techniques, design refinements, and establishing appropriate test limits for high-volume manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in Electrical Engineering required; M.S. preferred. 10+ years of industry experience and proven engineering management experience leading high-speed signal integrity teams. Expertise with SI simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS/Designer, CST Microwave Studio, or equivalent EM/SI platforms. Hands‑on experience with high-speed measurements: TDR, VNA, pattern generators, error detectors, and related debug methodologies. Experience designing or applying high-speed connectors and interconnects in communication, server, or networking systems is strongly preferred. Strong leadership, people management and communication skills with the ability to align cross‑functional teams and influence technical direction.

SKILLS

Strong facilitation and team‑building skills with the ability to integrate multiple engineering disciplines. High attention to detail with a strong systems‑level perspective. Ability to multitask, set priorities, and manage parallel engineering programs in a fast‑paced environment. Clear ability to articulate, document, and execute structured development processes. Confident in presenting technical concepts to internal stakeholders and external customers. Passion for mentoring, developing engineering talent, and fostering a high‑performance technical culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amphenol Corporation