Twin-Ax Cable Product Engineer — NPI & Reliability Lead

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking a Cable Product Engineer in Raleigh, NC, to own Twin-Ax copper assemblies, ensure reliability and electrical performance, and guide products from concept through NPI to volume manufacturing.

You will lead cross-functional teams, perform tolerance analysis, collaborate with Signal Integrity, and drive continuous improvement across materials and processes. Travel ~10% and interface with customers and suppliers.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Act as a technical liaison for CBS Engineering with customers and 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

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

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking a Cable Product Engineer in Raleigh, NC, to own Twin-Ax copper assemblies, ensure reliability and electrical performance, and guide products from concept through NPI to volume manufacturing.

You will lead cross-functional teams, perform tolerance analysis, collaborate with Signal Integrity, and drive continuous improvement across materials and processes. Travel ~10% and interface with customers and suppliers.