Design Engineer

Amphenol CIT; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies in the Seattle area seeks an experienced engineer to join the team and contribute to the design and development of next‑generation interconnect products. This role focuses on creating advanced signal and power connector solutions that meet performance, reliability, and cost demands for leading technology customers worldwide.

The ideal candidate has a background in connector design and development, hands-on engineering experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in connector and/or cable assembly design and development, or 3+ years of experience in parts design with an understanding of electrical testing and validation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and design skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and Product Data Management systems (e.g., Windchill) preferred.
• Proficient in using DFMEA to evaluate and mitigate risks in mechanical assemblies and design analyses.

Responsibilities

• Review and document customer requirements and design interconnect products in compliance with stated requirements, focusing on ease of manufacturing with high reliability.
• Develop prototypes, oversee testing/qualification, and ensure compliance with industry and customer performance standards.
• Partner with Manufacturing to address cost reduction, quality improvement, and customer issue resolution.
• Stay current with technological trends and emerging interconnect solutions including power interconnect innovations to guide future product development.
• Check and/ or approve engineering drawings, parts lists, and test sheets
• Ensure all ECNs are processed efficiently, effectively, and consistently.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as needed to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained

Skills

3D modeling

SolidWorks

Windchill

DFMEA

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technology (ACIT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance interconnect solutions that power the world's most advanced technology. Our broad product portfolio includes high-speed connectors, sockets, power connectors, and cable assemblies that support next-generation data centers, enterprise servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and high-speed computing environments. With a strong global presence in R&D, manufacturing, and sales, ACIT is committed to innovation, quality, and customer success.

WORK LOCATION:

This role is hybrid for candidates residing in the Seattle area and is based out of our Kent, WA office.

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced engineer to join our team and contribute to the design and development of next-generation interconnect products. This role will focus on creating advanced connector and cable solutions including signal and power connectors that meet the performance, reliability, and cost demands of leading technology customers worldwide. The ideal candidate will have a background in connector design and development, hands-on engineering experience, and the ability to collaborate across global teams and customer partners.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Review and document customer requirements and design interconnect products in compliance with stated requirements, focusing on ease of manufacturing with high reliability.
• Develop prototypes, oversee testing/qualification, and ensure compliance with industry and customer performance standards.
• Partner with Manufacturing to address cost reduction, quality improvement, and customer issue resolution.
• Stay current with technological trends and emerging interconnect solutions including power interconnect innovations to guide future product development.
• Check and/ or approve engineering drawings, parts lists, and test sheets
• Ensure all ECNs are processed efficiently, effectively, and consistently.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as needed to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands to type/write and arms to reach. Will normally lift 5-10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in connector and/or cable assembly design and development, or 3+ years of experience in parts design with an understanding of electrical testing and validation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and design skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and Product Data Management systems (e.g., Windchill) preferred.
• Proficient in using DFMEA to evaluate and mitigate risks in mechanical assemblies and design analyses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in a normal office environment with minimal physical risks involved. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all of our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies.