Product Development / Thermal Engineer - Liquid Cooling

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Product Development / Thermal Engineer - 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 Cooling to join our team. The position will be located on-site in Schaumburg, IL. Position Overview Amphenol is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Development Engineer to lead the design and development of liquid cooling solutions for front-end I/O connectors that will power the next generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) platforms. This role is critical to advancing thermal management technologies that support high-performance computing environments. Key Responsibilities Design & Development Architect and develop liquid cooling plates optimized for high-density front-end I/O connector applications. Engineer microchannel structures, cold plate geometries, and flow path configurations to 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 execute thermal 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 to exceptional customer experience through proactive communication, technical presentations, and issue resolution. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field. 4+ years of work experience in product development, preferably in thermal management or connector technologies. Minimum 3 years of work experience with Liquid Cooling and CFD is required (MUST HAVE) 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. Preferred 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. #LI-PG2