Twin-Ax Cable Product Engineer

Amphenol TCS; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol TCS is seeking a Twin-Ax Cable Product Engineer in Raleigh, NC. This role serves as the technical owner for high-speed copper cable assemblies, ensuring mechanical reliability and electrical performance throughout the product lifecycle. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include technical leadership, product development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in CAD and FEA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• 3-5+ years of experience in interconnects or high-speed product design.
• Ability to travel ~10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for Twin-Ax cable.
• Plan and execute Phase Gate/NPI activities.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to validate processes.
• Act as a technical liaison with customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD (Pro/E/Creo)

FEA tools

Excel

Minitab

Matlab/Octave

Job description

Position Summary: Twin-Ax Cable Product Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC

The Twin-Ax Cable Product Engineer is the technical owner for high-speed copper cable assemblies, responsible for ensuring mechanical reliability, electrical performance, manufacturability, and long-term product integrity. This role blends hands‑on engineering, data‑driven analysis, cross‑functional collaboration, and customer‑facing technical support. You will guide products from concept through NPI, validation, and volume manufacturing while driving continuous improvement across materials, processes, and performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product Ownership & Technical Leadership

• 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.

Design, Development & Validation

• 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.

Manufacturing & Global Operations Support

• Partner with internal and external manufacturing teams to validate processes, resolve issues, and ensure robust volume production.
• Support smooth transitions from development to high‑volume manufacturing, including low‑cost region factories.
• Participate in quality investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

Customer & Cross‑Functional Engagement

• Act as a technical liaison for internal CBS Engineering with customers as well as outside suppliers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide clear communication through presentations, visuals, reports, and direct customer interaction.
• Benchmark product performance and drive cost‑reduction, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required 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 experience using 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with copper alloys, high‑performance thermoplastics, or cable materials.
• Familiarity with high‑speed electrical connectors or cable assembly design.
• Hands‑on approach to engineering problem‑solving and product validation.
• Experience supporting global manufacturing operations.