Junior Product Engineer: Connectors & Cable Solutions

Amphenol Industrial Products Group

Mesa (AZ)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amphenol Industrial Operations seeks a Junior Product Engineer to bridge customers, sales, and internal engineering for electrical connectors and cable assemblies. You will translate needs into specs, support product selection, and ensure clear multi-site communication across time zones.

Responsibilities include gathering requirements, supporting contract quotes, and assisting in product development from concept to production while maintaining detailed documentation and quality standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
0-2 years of engineering, applications engineering, or technical sales experience (internships included).
Basic understanding of electrical systems (signal, power, shielding, grounding concepts).
Familiarity with connectors, wire types, cable assemblies, and harnessing preferred.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Comfortable working with BOMs, product specs, and cost drivers.
Basic CAD familiarity is helpful but not required.
Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems.
Strong communication skills (especially explaining technical concepts to non-engineers).
Customer-focused mindset with strong listening and clarification skills.
Ability to organize and document requirements clearly and accurately.
Strong coordination and project tracking abilities.
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
Flexibility to work across global time zones as required.

Responsibilities

Act as a primary technical point of contact for customers during early-stage product discussions and coordinate between global sites.
Work with customers to gather, clarify, and document electrical, mechanical, environmental, and regulatory needs.
Assist customers in product selection/configuration based on applications.
Interpret internal validation and performance data to ensure product suitability and risk.
Translate customer needs into internal specifications and requirements documents.
Support discussions related to connector selection, cable construction, shielding, and performance expectations.
Build and maintain product documentation with product managers and pricing/tech teams.
Partner with sales teams to review RFQs and provide technical input.
Assist in defining product scope, materials, and manufacturing processes for costing.
Help develop product concepts and preliminary solutions aligned with customer requirements.
Participate in customer calls, design reviews, and technical presentations.
Assist in development and revision of pricing/stocking strategies, price file creation, and cost analysis.
Coordinate tasks for a team, outline timelines for projects, lead cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with design engineers to ensure customer requirements are understood and implemented.
Communicate product gaps and new feature requirements to product managers.
Serve as a liaison between customers and internal teams during product development for configuration and customization.
Support design changes, feasibility concerns, and technical trade-offs.
Provide technical guidance on standard products to internal teams for prototype and production ramp up.
Track project milestones and ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal deliverables.
Ensure new product iterations/configurations are on time and NPIs are managed.