Senior Twin-Ax Cable Engineer — High-Speed Interconnects

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Etters, PA seeks a Cable Product Engineer to drive design, development and validation of Twin-Ax cables and assemblies. You will lead tolerance analysis, collaborate with the Signal Integrity team, and manage documentation while supporting manufacturing transitions.

The role requires a strong background in interconnects, high-speed cables, CAD/FEA, GD&T and data-driven problem solving. Occasional travel up to 10% domestically and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 35+ 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 technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel ~10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for Twin-Ax cable and cable assemblies, ensuring product quality, reliability, and mechanical integrity.
• Maintain and manage product documentation, specifications, test plans, and qualification records. Working with outside suppliers as well as internal documentation.
• Lead tolerance analysis, FEA, material evaluations, and failure analysis for cable and connector 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 and derivative products.
• Analyze mechanical and performance data using Excel, Minitab, Matlab/Octave, and AI-assisted tools to drive insights and improvements.

Skills

CAD Pro/E/Creo

FEA tools

Excel

Minitab

Matlab/Octave

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Etters, PA seeks a Cable Product Engineer to drive design, development and validation of Twin-Ax cables and assemblies. You will lead tolerance analysis, collaborate with the Signal Integrity team, and manage documentation while supporting manufacturing transitions.

The role requires a strong background in interconnects, high-speed cables, CAD/FEA, GD&T and data-driven problem solving. Occasional travel up to 10% domestically and internationally is expected.