THE ROLE:

AMD drives innovation at the intersection of performance and efficiency to shape
the future of AI, cloud computing, and high-performance servers. We seek an
experienced IC Connector Engineer to lead the design and development of
high-speed connectors, cables, and sockets for advanced servers and AI
platforms. This role requires deep technical expertise and program leadership
to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions at scale.

THE PERSON:

A successful candidate will work with senior silicon design engineers. The
candidate will be highly accurate and detail-oriented, possessing good
communication and problem-solving skills.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Lead the design and production release of next-generation high-speed connectors, cables, and sockets for high-volume products.
• Develop advanced socket and connector solutions for emerging packaging technologies and rack-scale infrastructure.
• Perform engineering evaluations, lab testing, and reliability assessments on new designs and contact technologies.
• Oversee test package and board design, procurement, and evaluation.
• Manage development programs across multiple suppliers to build a robust ecosystem.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize package-board-rack–connector/socket interactions for cost and performance.
• Create and maintain technical specifications, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards for connector reliability and qualification processes.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of experience in connector, cable, and socket technologies, including high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead connector-cable and socket development projects independently.
• Expertise in mechanical tolerance analysis using RSS/Monte Carlo methods.
• Strong knowledge of connector reliability standards and qualification processes.
• Hands-on experience with connector/cable/socket testing and failure analysis of
  separable interfaces and solder joints.
• Familiarity with contact metallurgy, metal finishes, and root cause analysis for connector and cable failures.
• Understanding of signal integrity and systems engineering principles related to connectors and sockets and knowledge of VNA measurements
• Experience working with suppliers and managing development programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to create technical
  documents and presentations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, MATLAB, JMP, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; structural FEA expertise is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS/MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Integrated Systems Engineering
  (Ph.D. preferred).
  

LOCATION:

Shanghai, China