Lead the future of power distribution technology.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Engineering Manager to lead our product engineering organization. This role provides strategic and technical leadership for the development, launch, and lifecycle management of advanced DC power interconnect solutions, including busbars, bus ducts, power lugs, laminated assemblies, and related power distribution products.
This role is ideal for a hands-on Engineering Manager who thrives at the intersection of customer engagement, new product introduction (NPI), technical problem-solving, and team development. You will lead and develop an engineering team, collaborate with global customers, influence product strategy, and play a key role in bringing innovative busbar and power distribution from concept to production.
If you enjoy building high-performing teams, solving complex engineering challenges, and making a visible impact on business growth, this role offers an opportunity to lead critical initiatives within a hypergrowth division of Amphenol.
Amphenol IPC (AIPC) is the global leader in power distribution interconnect solutions for IT & Data Communications equipment, electric mobility, and industrial power conversion. We are driven by innovative, empowered, and creative teamwork, and build solutions that solve business challenges.
Headquartered in Endicott, NY, and with operations in China and Mexico, AIPC is a division of Amphenol Corporation, a Fortune 500 company with over 90 years of experience in enabling the ongoing electronics revolution. This position is based on-site in Endicott, NY and is not eligible for remote work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineering Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop an engineering team while establishing priorities, allocating resources, and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer focus.
- Build organizational capability through coaching, performance management, technical development, and succession planning.
- Promote a customer-focused engineering culture that emphasizes responsiveness, quality, and excellence in execution.
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Product Development
- Lead product development activities from concept through production, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and schedule commitments.
- Drive prototype development, qualification testing, validation activities, and successful product launches using DFM, DFA, and reliability-driven design principles.
Technical Leadership
- Serve as the technical leader for busbars, bus ducts, power lugs, and related power distribution products, providing guidance on design, performance, manufacturability, reliability, and engineering best practices.
Customer & Business Partnership
- Collaborate with customers, sales, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to define requirements, solve complex technical challenges, support business growth, and ensure successful product launches.
- Serve as the primary engineering escalation point for customer issues and strategic development programs.
Operational Excellence
- Establish qualification plans, validation requirements, reliability testing strategies, and product acceptance criteria.
- Ensure designs comply with customer specifications, industry standards, agency requirements, and internal quality expectations.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for product, process, or customer-related concerns.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- 5+ years of engineering leadership or engineering management experience.
- Proven experience designing and manufacturing power distribution products, including busbars, laminated busbars, power lugs, bus ducts, or related electrical interconnect solutions.
- Demonstrated success leading New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from concept through production launch.
- Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and thermal performance considerations for power distribution products.
- Experience collaborating with customers, suppliers, manufacturing operations, and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with CAD design software such as SolidWorks or equivalent engineering platforms.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
Preferred
- Experience with high-current power distribution systems used in data centers, electrification, energy storage, EV infrastructure, or industrial power conversion markets.
- Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, stamping, plating, welding, laminating, and related manufacturing processes.
- Experience with FEA, thermal analysis, simulation, or advanced engineering validation tools.
- Knowledge of UL, CSA, IEC, and other applicable industry standards and certification requirements.
- PMP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent technical leadership certifications.
Why Join Amphenol IPC?
- Work in a collaborative and people-centered work culture, where you're more than a "number".
- Lead engineering initiatives that power next-generation data center, electrification, and industrial technologies.
- Influence strategic product development and technology roadmaps.
- Build and develop a high-performing engineering team.
- Work directly with global customers and industry-leading partners.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (with or without reasonable accommodations):
- Prolonged sitting or standing.
- Visual acuity. Must be able to distinguish imperfections in material or product. Must be able to distinguish full range of colors.
- Potential to lift or transport light to heavy items (up to 50 lbs).
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to apply mental processes, in order to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).
Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.