Senior Cable Development Engineer

Samtec, Inc; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in Wilsonville, Oregon, seeks an Engineering Specialist for a hands-on, on-site role within the New Ventures cable development team.

The engineer will drive development of high-speed cables, perform trials, and optimize extrusion, shielding, braiding, and jacketing processes. The position requires extensive experience in cable manufacturing, strong ability to interpret technical drawings and reports, and the capacity to mentor technicians while collaborating with design,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in cable development and manufacturing.
• Expertise across engineering disciplines: process, controls, mechanical and product.
• Ability to interpret and create drawings, schematics, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Ability to work independently and as an internal consultant.
• Strong collaboration with internal and external SMEs.
• Proactive in identifying and solving technical challenges.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• CAD and data analysis software experience a plus.
• Must be able to sit/stand for 90 minutes.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and introduction of new high-performance cable products and processes from concept to production readiness.
• Design and execute engineering trials to evaluate new materials, processes, and cable constructions.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for high-speed extrusion, shielding, braiding, and jacketing operations.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing teams, and quality assurance to ensure product performance meets specifications.
• Analyze lab and production data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and improve reliability.
• Support prototyping, material selection, and process validation during early-stage R&D.
• Document technical findings and contribute to internal knowledge bases and design guides.
• Interface with suppliers and industry experts to coordinate development efforts and resolve challenges.
• Develop test plans, qualification protocols, and product specifications per industry standards.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and new materials relevant to cable design.

Skills

Cable development

High-speed extrusion

Process optimization

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Mentorship

CAD

MS Office

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's in related engineering discipline

Tools

CAD

Data analysis software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Samtec, Inc. in Wilsonville, Oregon, seeks an Engineering Specialist for a hands-on, on-site role within the New Ventures cable development team.

The engineer will drive development of high-speed cables, perform trials, and optimize extrusion, shielding, braiding, and jacketing processes. The position requires extensive experience in cable manufacturing, strong ability to interpret technical drawings and reports, and the capacity to mentor technicians while collaborating with design,