Advanced Connectors and Sockets Engineer

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The Role: AMD's Packaging Engineering team is looking for an experienced IC Connector and socket Engineer who will help solve complex technical challenges to deliver robust, reliable, cost-effective next generation sockets and connector solutions for server and AI applications. AMD is bolder than ever, focused and energized - you can make a career move that matters! Help turn "possibility" into "reality" every day!

The Person:

The ideal person will be able to work with cross functional teams and be a driver. Can work independently and in a team in fast paced dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead next generation high speed connector, cables, socket, development, and production release for high volume products.
• Manage programs at multiple suppliers for ecosystem development
• Design, develop, qualify, document & release sockets/connectors for advanced packages.
• Solve technical issues on reliability, materials and manufacturing process.
• Work cross-functionally across organizations to understand trade-offs, constraints for optimizing package-connector/ socket interactions for optimizing cost & performance
• Engineering evaluation & lab data gathering on new designs, new contacts etc.
• Test package, board design, procurement & board evaluations
• Create, manage, release, and maintain Technical specs, BOM's and assembly instructions

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Relevant experience in connector & socket technology. Must be able to lead the next generation connector/ socket design/development with a focus on low-cost, high-volume manufacturing.
• Capable of managing overall connector, socket development programs, schedule management as well as conducting specific technical design, analysis and testing as an individual contributor.
• Past experience in leading socket/connector development projects & demonstrating independence in solving design problems.
• Expert understanding of complex mechanical tolerance stack up and ability to perform detailed tolerance (Ex: Monte Carlo) analysis.
• Understanding of industry standards for connector & socket reliability. Past proven experience in executing high volume connector/socket qualification. Experience in failure analysis of separable interfaces and solder joints.
• Must have hands-on experience with connectors, cables and/or socket testing.
• Must have knowledge of contact metallurgy and metal finishes for reliable electrical contact. Past experience in resolving contact resistance failures and identifying root cause is a plus.
• Knowledge of test package & board design for reliability assessment of connectors is required. Knowledge of test methodology for connectors.
• Understanding socket / connector temperature rise under use conditions & experience in testing.
• First principle and basic understanding of signal integrity, systems engineering as it relates to connectors & sockets.
• Must have experience in working with offshore socket / connector suppliers.
• Must be proficient in writing technical documents (component design specification and qualification plan) and developing power point presentations.
• Good spoken and written communication skills in English is required.
• Proficient with following software is required: AutoCAD, Solidworks, Labview, Matlab, JMP, Word, Excel & Power Point. Expert knowledge of structural FEA (finite element analysis) is a plus.

Location: Austin, TX

Education:

• BS & MS in Mechanical/Material Science/Integrated Systems Engineering, required. Ph.D. is a plus.

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package. Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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