Cable Product Engineer – High‑Speed Interconnects

Amphenol ICC

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Etters, PA is seeking a Cable Product Engineer to own high-speed copper cable assemblies from concept through NPI, validation, and volume manufacturing. You will guide designs, perform tolerance analyses, and drive improvements across materials and processes.

The role requires 3–5+ years in interconnects or high-speed cables, CAD/FEA proficiency, and travel ~10%. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability of

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
3–5+ years of experience in interconnects, high‑speed cables, or electronic product design for manufacturing.
Proficiency with CAD (Pro/E/Creo), FEA tools, and mechanical analysis methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with Excel, Minitab, Matlab/Octave, or similar tools.
Solid understanding of GD&T and mechanical design fundamentals.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Willingness to travel ~10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical expert for Twin-Ax cable assemblies, ensuring product quality, reliability, and mechanical integrity.
Maintain and manage product documentation, specifications, test plans, and qualification records; work with suppliers.
Lead tolerance analysis, FEA, material evaluations, and failure analysis for cable components.
Identify and integrate new materials, manufacturing methods, and enabling technologies into product designs.
Plan and execute Phase Gate/NPI activities including design, prototype builds, validation testing, and pilot production.
Collaborate with the Signal Integrity team to optimize cable performance and reliability.
Support fixture design, test development, and qualification activities for new products.
Analyze mechanical and performance data using Excel, Minitab, Matlab/Octave to drive improvements.
Partner with manufacturing teams to validate processes and ensure robust volume production.
Act as a technical liaison for customers and suppliers throughout the product lifecycle.