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At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.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, Solid Works, 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

Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.