Principal Engineer- Product Development

Job Title:            Principal Engineer – Product Development

Business Unit:               Power Solutions

 

Job Summary:
Amphenol Power Solutions is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead product development initiatives across power connector, and cable assembly solutions. This role plays a critical part in shaping technical direction and delivering innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions that meet market and customer demands. The ideal candidate will be a strategic technical leader with a deep understanding of mechanical design, product lifecycle management, and customer applications, with a proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and mentor engineering talent.

 

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead design reviews, ensuring technical rigor, cross-functional alignment, and alignment to customer expectations.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through innovative design, material optimization, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Introduce and champion new technologies, tools, and design techniques to enhance product performance and development efficiency.
• Provide deep technical guidance and mentorship to engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Lead and facilitate training programs for product development engineers, promoting technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Manage technical lessons-learned and implement best practice and known methods.

 

Product Development & Execution

• Support full-cycle development for socket, power connectors, and cable assemblies—from concept through production release.
• Translate Voice of the Customer (VOC) into actionable engineering specifications by closely engaging with customers, sales, field application engineers, and product managers.
• Perform concept development, feasibility studies, mechanical and thermal simulations, and engineering proposals.
• Create 2D/3D CAD designs (using Creo preferred), conduct DFMEA, and perform tolerance analysis.
• Build prototypes, execute validation testing, and lead product qualification through to final specification release.
• Support manufacturing, quality, and production teams for a safe and efficient launch.
• Manage and resolve product issues, oversee ECNs/PCNs, and drive continuous improvement.

 

Process, Collaboration & Strategy

• Provide technical documentation including design history files, drawings, engineering change notices, and qualification reports.
• Collaborate with global teams, procurement, and suppliers to meet all quality, technical, and cost targets.
• Maintain awareness of competitor technologies and contribute to the strategic IP positioning of new designs.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical design and product development within electrical components, connector systems, or cable assemblies.
• Strong background in connector, or cable assembly design and related manufacturing processes (stamping, molding, assembly, plating).
• Expertise in 3D CAD design (preferably Creo), PDM tools, GD&T, and limit/tolerance analysis.
• Proficient with FEA software (Ansys/Workbench) for mechanical simulation involving elastic/plastic deformation.
• Skilled in creating product specifications, design documentation, and conducting DFMEA and validation testing.
• Solid understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and experience launching designs into production.
• Proven leadership experience with ability to influence across engineering, manufacturing, and customer functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with ability to operate in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities and data-driven decision making under limited direction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong experience in designing latching mechanisms, sealing mechanisms, and plastic injection molded parts.
• Knowledge of product design methodologies: GD&T, DFM, DFMEA, statistical tolerance stack analysis.
• Experience in product testing, validation processes, and qualification protocols.
• Understanding of Six Sigma and statistical process control (DFSS knowledge is a plus).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical information to global customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of global industry standards and regulatory certifications (e.g., UL, IEC, EIA).
• High technical aptitude and willingness to continually learn and adapt to new technologies.

 

Behavioral Competencies:

• Performance Focused: Executes efficiently, meeting project deadlines and deliverables.
• Creative Thinker: Brings innovative, long-term solutions to technical challenges.
• Coach: Capable of mentoring others and leading technical project teams.

 

Why Join Us?

At Amphenol Power Solutions, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of power connectivity and innovation. We offer a collaborative and inclusive culture, opportunities for global exposure, and a chance to make a real impact on products that power the world.