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Product Development / Thermal Engineer - Liquid Cooling

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Job Title:Product Development / ThermalEngineer Liquid Cooling

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. We are currently seeking a Product Development Engineer - Liquid Coolingto join our team. The position will be locatedon-sitein Schaumburg, IL.

Position Overview

Amphenol is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Development Engineer to lead the design and development ofliquid cooling solutionsforfront-end I/O connectorsthat will power the next ofArtificial Intelligence (AI)andMachine Learning (ML)platforms. This role is critical to advancing thermal management technologies that support high-performance computing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

  • Architect and developliquid cooling platesoptimized for high-density front-end I/O connector applications.
  • Engineermicrochannel structures,cold plate geometries, andflow path configurationsto maximize thermal efficiency and minimize pressure drop.
  • Select and integrate materials compatible with high-performance thermal transfer and long-term reliability in data center environments.
  • Collaborate with connector design teams to ensure seamless mechanical integration and manufacturability.

Testing & Validation

  • Define and executethermal performance testing, including heat dissipation, flow rate analysis, and environmental stress testing.
  • Validate cooling plate designs against industry standards and customer-specific requirements.
  • Work with internal labs and external partners to ensure robust qualification and certification processes.

Project Management

  • Lead cross-functional development projects from concept through production.
  • Manage timelines, deliverables, and resource coordination to meet program milestones.
  • Track and report progress using structured project management tools and methodologies.

Customer Engagement

  • Serve as a technical liaison with key customers to understand requirements and deliver exceptional support.
  • Represent Amphenol's commitment toexceptional customer experiencethrough proactive communication, technical presentations, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in product development, preferably in thermal management or connector technologies.
  • Strong proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, FloTHERM).
  • Proven experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience.

Skills

  • Familiarity with high-speed I/O connector standards and applications.
  • Experience in AI/ML hardware environments or data center infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat exchanger design, and materials used in liquid cooling systems.

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