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Schaumburg, Illinois
Department:
Engineering
Posted:
4/1/2026
Location Name:
HSIO-Schaumburg
Wage Max:
225,000.00
Wage Min:
170,000.00
Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Signal Integrity Engineering Manager
Location: Schaumburg, IL.
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high-speed, high-bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally.
Responsibilities
As the Signal Integrity Engineering Manager for the HSIO Connector Business, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for developing next-generation high-speed connector systems—including SFP, QSFP, OSFP, CDFP, and 448G-class HSIO connectors.
- Lead a team of signal integrity engineers developing next-generation HSIO connectors, including SFP, QSFP, OSFP, CDFP, and 448G-class high-speed connectors.
- Interface with customers and internal product managers to translate performance requirements into connector designs, manufacturing processes, qualification plans, and production-ready solutions.
- Own the signal-integrity portion of new product development—from architecture and simulation through validation, compliance testing, and transfer to global manufacturing sites.
- Conduct detailed design reviews with SI, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure designs meet performance targets and follow best-practice methodologies.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, manufacturing, applications, and global factory engineering teams to ensure product performance and engineering excellence.
- Contribute to technology and product roadmaps by identifying emerging needs, driving innovation, and presenting solutions to leadership and key customers.
- Mentor and guide engineering team members, fostering technical growth, strong communication, and cross-functional alignment.
- Establish and share best-practice methodologies for simulation, modeling, measurement, and design workflows across the organization.
- Solve advanced high-speed challenges, including channel modeling, SI/PI simulation, characterization, VNA/TDR validation, and margin analysis for high-speed industry standards.
- Support Sales and Applications Engineering teams during customer engagements, technical discussions, and new-design opportunities for HSIO connectors.
- Support global production ramps by advising on build strategies, measurement techniques, design refinements, and establishing appropriate test limits for high-volume manufacturing.
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
- 10+ years of industry experience and proven engineering management experience leading high-speed signal integrity teams.
- Expertise with SI simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS/Designer, CST Microwave Studio, or equivalent EM/SI platforms.
- Hands-on experience with high-speed measurements: TDR, VNA, pattern generators, error detectors, and related debug methodologies.
- Experience designing or applying high-speed connectors and interconnects in communication, server, or networking systems strongly preferred.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to align cross-functional teams and influence technical direction.
SKILLS
- Strong facilitation and team-building skills with the ability to integrate multiple engineering disciplines.
- High attention to detail with a strong systems-level perspective.
- Ability to multitask, set priorities, and manage parallel engineering programs in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear ability to articulate, document, and execute structured development processes.
- Confident in presenting technical concepts to internal stakeholders and external customers.
- Passion for mentoring, developing engineering talent, and fostering a high-performance technical culture.
#LI-PG2
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.
Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.
Location:
Schaumburg, Illinois
Department:
Engineering
Posted:
4/1/2026
Location Name:
HSIO-Schaumburg
Wage Max:
225,000.00
Wage Min:
170,000.00
Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Signal Integrity Engineering Manager
Location: Schaumburg, IL.
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high-speed, high-bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally.
Responsibilities
As the Signal Integrity Engineering Manager for the HSIO Connector Business, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for developing next-generation high-speed connector systems—including SFP, QSFP, OSFP, CDFP, and 448G-class HSIO connectors.
- Lead a team of signal integrity engineers developing next-generation HSIO connectors, including SFP, QSFP, OSFP, CDFP, and 448G-class high-speed connectors.
- Interface with customers and internal product managers to translate performance requirements into connector designs, manufacturing processes, qualification plans, and production-ready solutions.
- Own the signal-integrity portion of new product development—from architecture and simulation through validation, compliance testing, and transfer to global manufacturing sites.
- Conduct detailed design reviews with SI, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure designs meet performance targets and follow best-practice methodologies.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, manufacturing, applications, and global factory engineering teams to ensure product performance and engineering excellence.
- Contribute to technology and product roadmaps by identifying emerging needs, driving innovation, and presenting solutions to leadership and key customers.
- Mentor and guide engineering team members, fostering technical growth, strong communication, and cross-functional alignment.
- Establish and share best-practice methodologies for simulation, modeling, measurement, and design workflows across the organization.
- Solve advanced high-speed challenges, including channel modeling, SI/PI simulation, characterization, VNA/TDR validation, and margin analysis for high-speed industry standards.
- Support Sales and Applications Engineering teams during customer engagements, technical discussions, and new-design opportunities for HSIO connectors.
- Support global production ramps by advising on build strategies, measurement techniques, design refinements, and establishing appropriate test limits for high-volume manufacturing.
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
- 10+ years of industry experience and proven engineering management experience leading high-speed signal integrity teams.
- Expertise with SI simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS/Designer, CST Microwave Studio, or equivalent EM/SI platforms.
- Hands-on experience with high-speed measurements: TDR, VNA, pattern generators, error detectors, and related debug methodologies.
- Experience designing or applying high-speed connectors and interconnects in communication, server, or networking systems strongly preferred.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to align cross-functional teams and influence technical direction.
SKILLS
- Strong facilitation and team-building skills with the ability to integrate multiple engineering disciplines.
- High attention to detail with a strong systems-level perspective.
- Ability to multitask, set priorities, and manage parallel engineering programs in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear ability to articulate, document, and execute structured development processes.
- Confident in presenting technical concepts to internal stakeholders and external customers.
- Passion for mentoring, developing engineering talent, and fostering a high-performance technical culture.
#LI-PG2
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.
Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.
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Which construction companies sponsor H-1B visas in Illinois?
Large general contractors and engineering firms with a significant Illinois presence, including Clayco, Turner Construction, Skanska, and AECOM, have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for construction-related roles. Infrastructure-focused firms working on Illinois DOT and Chicago Transit Authority projects also appear in Department of Labor disclosure data. Sponsorship activity tends to concentrate among firms large enough to maintain in-house immigration support.
Which cities in Illinois have the most construction H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the overwhelming majority of construction H-1B sponsorship activity in Illinois, driven by its dense concentration of commercial development, transit expansion, and corporate headquarters for major contractors. Rockford, Peoria, and the broader Metro East region near St. Louis see more limited but ongoing activity, primarily tied to infrastructure and public works projects rather than commercial construction.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship in construction is generally limited to specialty occupation roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, construction project managers with engineering degrees, and building information modeling (BIM) specialists are among the positions that commonly meet the specialty occupation standard. General site supervision, labor, and trades roles typically do not qualify.
How do I find construction H-1B sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type and industry, making it straightforward to browse construction roles in Illinois where employers have indicated H-1B sponsorship. Rather than sorting through general job boards and guessing at sponsorship availability, Migrate Mate surfaces verified H-1B opportunities in construction so you can focus your search on firms already open to sponsoring international candidates in Illinois.
Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for H-1B construction jobs?
Illinois requires licensed professional engineers (PEs) for certain construction and infrastructure roles, which adds a credentialing step beyond H-1B approval. International candidates may need to evaluate their path to Illinois PE licensure, which involves education verification and examination requirements. Projects tied to Illinois public funding may also carry additional compliance layers for employers, which can influence how firms approach sponsorship for those specific roles.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B construction jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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