Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Hampton, NH

Ardent Concepts, an Amphenol company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance multicoaxial and coaxial interconnect assemblies, connectors, and interfaces used in the development of next generation semiconductors, quantum computers, and electronics systems. Ardent was built on core technologies that yield the smallest, fastest, and most electrically efficient compression mount connector interfaces worldwide. As data rate requirements increase and devices and systems shrink, Ardent's products deliver superior signal integrity in a dense footprint that can be reusable across programs to maximize cost savings.

Our focus is on helping bring next generation computing to market through novel connector designs for test & measurement, OEM applications, and specialized military applications. Ardent's patented contact technologies are well suited for advanced multi-GHz applications such as board stack connectors, coaxial connectors, FPGA sockets, flex circuit connectors, probe interfaces, and mezzanine card connectors. We have a complete line of high-performance interfaces for the most advanced chipsets such as RF devices, ASICS, switches, processors, and MEMS devices. We support chip to chip, chip to board, board to board, and flex to board applications.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and lead the Ardent SI community and help drive new product development. Ardent has experienced explosive growth in the last 5 years and it is imperative that we stay ahead of the technology requirement in interconnect. This position is located in our Hampton, NH office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collect design requirements in conjunction with Sales team.
• Work with customer to arrive at an approved socket or connector design.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Applications Engineering
• Generate detailed drawings for machine shops.
• Assist Production with troubleshooting assembly.
• Gather test data to support R&D activities.
• Select relevant seed design or start a design from scratch that satisfies the requirements.
• Support Production with fixture designs as needed.
• Identify process deficiencies and develop solutions to improve those deficiencies

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum education requirement of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Ability to read, interpret, and create a variety of types of mechanical prints and drawings
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks
• Able to work independently
• Drive and passion to become a primary contributor to the company's overall success
• 0-3 years of experience preferred

This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government.