Application Development Engineer/Cable Development Engineer

Amphenol Tcs - Etters, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Etters, PA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Cable Backplane Development Engineer at Amphenol High Speed Products Group is responsible for the design and development of high-speed custom cable assemblies tailored to meet specific customer application needs. This role involves collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure product functionality, manufacturability, and adherence to performance standards, while also providing technical support and project management throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Full technical responsibility for planning, organizing, and conducting technical projects within the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of electrical connectors and cable systems.
• Work closely with key customers and management to develop custom products that satisfy customer requirements.
• Translate customer and market requirements to product concepts through brainstorming and collaboration with multi-site teams.
• Design for Manufacturability to ensure optimal product design without compromising functionality and performance.
• Ensure connectors meet all functional requirements for customer applications.
• Provide support and feedback to Sales Engineering and Field Application Engineering.
• Regularly update project status internally and externally through meetings and communication.
• Conceive and plan projects involving new concepts and approaches to connector and cable system design.
• Create necessary documentation for product definition, including drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and program schedules.
• Provide product cost data to support Product Management and Manufacturing.
• Offer technical support to Sales and marketing personnel, including training and presentations.
• Coordinate and assess testing and qualifications to ensure product conformity with specifications.
• Evaluate the quality and functionality of prototypes and samples for customer use.
• Complete design verifications in early project stages, including calculations and simulations.
• Develop and execute test plans for product qualification to internal and customer design requirements.
• Conduct competitive analysis to maximize product competitiveness.
• Manage the lifecycle of new and existing components and assemblies.
• Support manufacturing facilities on cost reduction and quality issues.
• Stay updated on technological developments in the connector industry.
• Apply for patents to protect intellectual property.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in product development/design minimum.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Experience designing and developing high-speed connectors, cable assemblies, and cable assembly systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Familiarity with patent application processes.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Supportive work environment focused on employee responsiveness.