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Job Description Position: Signal Integrity Engineering Manager – Cable Backplane Systems Location: Valley Green, PA \ Remote 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. The Cable Backplane Systems business is the fastest growing High Speed business and is currently seeking to hire a dedicated Signal Integrity manager to lead a team of 20+ engineers. Responsibilities As Signal Integrity Engineering Manager for our Cable Backplane Systems group, you’ll lead a dynamic team designing copper-based I/O cable assemblies for high-bandwidth applications—supporting data rates up to 448 Gbps/lane. This role blends technical depth with team leadership and customer engagement across next-gen cloud, data center, 5G, and enterprise markets. • Guide a team of signal integrity engineers developing advanced cable-backplane systems. Communicating and working with customers and internal product managers to understand product requirements/performance specifications and convert those into new product designs, production tooling, manufacturing processes, qualification testing, and the transfer to volume production sites., • Develop efficient simulation methodologies to assess worst-case performance under manufacturing variability, • Drive Signal Integrity validation test strategy for new technologies partnering across teams to prevent SI issues from affecting product performance and schedule, • Collaborate with internal teams and global customers to define product performance and ensure engineering excellence. Coordinating with peers and other engineering managers within the organization to share best practices, • Drive technology and product roadmaps, presenting vision and solutions to key stakeholders., • Mentor and coach engineering team members, fostering technical growth and clear communication., • Share best practices across teams and champion continuous improvement in design methodology and workflow., • Solve high-speed design challenges including signal integrity, simulation, test methodologies, and production ramp-up support., • Supporting Sales and Applications Engineers to develop strategies for product break-in at existing and new accounts based on signal integrity and electrical engineering expertise, • BS in Electrical Engineering, M.S. preferred, • Experience in Engineering Management, proven experience managing high-speed signal integrity engineering teams., • Experience with engineering simulation and analysis tools, such as Ansys HFSS and Designer, CST Microwave, • Experience with engineering measurements and debugging, such as TDR, VNA, pattern generators, error detectors, • Experience in component design and application of high-speed cables/connectors into communications equipment is a plus, • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams toward common goals. Technical Skills • Experience in designing, simulating and measuring complex high-speed interconnect systems spanning thousands of links, • Experience in SerDes equalization architectures and hands-on debugging of SerDes Performance Issues, • Strong proficiency with Channel Operating Margin and/or IBIS AMI simulation EDA tools (Keysight, Cadence, Mathworks, etc.) and their methodologies, modeling inputs and application for design and debug of 56G/112G/224G/448G PAM4 designs, • Skilled in full-wave 3D-EM modeling using industry tools like HFSS, Clarity, or CST, • Solid foundation of transmission line and electromagnetic fundamentals relative to signal integrity and power integrity, • Strong facilitation and team-building skills; the ability to integrate the needs & skills of many functional disciplines to achieve a positive outcome, • Attention to detail while maintaining perspective on top-level goals, • Ability to prioritize work to meet objectives and to manage multiple projects simultaneously, • Ability to articulate, outline, and follow a development process, • Exceptional multitasking and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced development environment., • Confidence in presenting to both internal teams and external customers., • Drive to mentor, inspire, and grow a high-performing engineering culture. Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main 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 For additional company information please visit our website at

Job DescriptionDescription: At Zach, we believe in the power of light—to illuminate new ideas, spark imagination, and bring people together. As Austin’s leading professional producing theater, we create vibrant, intimate theater experiences that engage, inspire, and connect our community. The Costume Director is responsible for managing the Costume Shop, Wardrobe, and Hair, Wig and Makeup operations, overseeing all day-to-day shop activities including personnel, equipment, supplies, inventory, workroom and costume storage areas, and costume rentals. The Costume Director works under the Director of Production to establish and maintain expense budgets, supervise designers, and hire and supervise costume shop, wardrobe, and hair, wig and makeup personnel, including full-time and contracted labor. The Costume Director ensures the costume design, construction, wardrobe, laundry, hair, wigs and make up needs are successfully met for each production or event in a year-round equity non-profit theatre company. Additionally, the Costume Director serves as the Costume Coordinator for rental packages and as the Costume Designer for up to 2 mainstage productions as agreed upon with the Director of Production. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Oversees and manages costume shop operations, costume stock inventory and rentals, • Recruits, hires, trains and supervises costume staff and contracted labor, • Schedules and attends costume measurements and costume fittings, • Attends all production meetings, rehearsals and performances relevant to costumes, • Work directly with the Designer, Director, Production Management, and other key stakeholders to guide the design process and develop materials and labor estimates, • Ensures the execution of costumes meet the needs of the designer, actor, production and construction standards, as well as the budget, • Sources, purchases or rents costume items and general shop supplies as needed for each production or designer, • Develops and manages costume, wardrobe and hair, wig and makeup budgets and costume databases, • Oversees and manages the wardrobe department operations and inventory, • Oversees and manages the hair, wig, and makeup department operations and inventory, • Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises wardrobe department staff and contracted labor, • Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises hair, wig, and makeup department staff and contracted labor, • Ensures all hair, make up, wardrobe and laundry needs are met for all productions, • Directly supervises and ensures accountability for the Costume Shop Supervisor and the Wardrobe and Wig Supervisor, • Designs costumes as needed for events, photo shoots and holiday shows and other design opportunities as they arise, • Patterns and sews as required per production, • Employs safe practices in all aspects of Costumes and Wardrobe operations, • Ensure safe, hygienic, and compliant practices in Hair, Wig, and Makeup, • Promote a supportive, inclusive culture for actors of all backgrounds, with specific attention to fitting room environment and Hair, Wig, and Makeup design, • High school diploma required, • Minimum of 4 years costume shop experience, • Working knowledge of fabric types, fabric dyes, paints, costume design, costume construction, costume history, draping, tailoring, pattern making, sewing and the costume fitting process, • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Excel, Word and Google Suite, • Working knowledge in the operation of a sewing machine, serger, steamer, industrial gravity iron, top and front-loading washing machines and dryers, • Strong organizational, planning, and budgeting abilities, • Ability to execute costume designs within established budgets, • Experience managing, hiring, and developing staff, • Proven success in leading others and building effective teams, • Capacity to guide a shared vision and purpose within the department, • Excellent verbal communication, quantitative, and leadership abilities, • Experience with costume rentals, research, sourcing, and purchasing, • Knowledge of wardrobe care, costume cleaning, and maintenance, • Anticipates and plans for future growth, • Works quickly and accurately with strong attention to detail, • Collaborates effectively both independently and as part of a team, • Sets deadlines, prioritizes tasks, manages projects, and adapts to changing needs, • Builds positive relationships across all levels of theatre and production staff, • Ability to learn and apply costume database software for each production, • Communicates effectively in both oral and written forms, • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, • Builds collaborative relationships, • Develops talent and teams, • Manages through processes and systems, • Accountability for people and budgets, • Deals with change effectively This is a campus-based, on-site role. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions upon discussion with HR. • Ability to reach overhead and lift, push, pull, or maneuver up to 50 lbs repeatedly, alone or with assistance, • Comfortable working on stairs and ladders or other high places, • Must be able to tolerate exposure to metals and common laundry chemicals, • Must be able to interact and work closely with other staff members, actors and designers in an active and open workspace or in dimly lit areas backstage., • Must have reliable transportation and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays and/or on call based on production need Reports to: Director of Production Supervises (if any): Wardrobe and Wig Supervisor and all costume and wardrobe staff, Temporary Part-Time costume and Wardrobe overhires and other contracted labor and designers Supports: Production, Marketing, Development, Education, Rentals Peer collaboration/communicates with: Production team members, stage management, actors, costume staff, designers PAY: Beginning salary starting at $62,500-$67,000 annually commensurate with experience and qualifications. New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum and midpoint of the range posted depending upon qualifications, years of experience in a similar role, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of background and reference checks. We’re excited to review your application. To ensure a smooth and fair hiring process, please apply online only. We’re not able to accommodate calls or in-person visits about this position. Some of the great benefits available to Zach Employees: • Affordable Healthcare Coverage for Full-Time Employees and their Dependents, • Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance, • Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, • 401K Matching Program, • Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, • Paid Holidays, • Free Parking