Product Design Engineer I - Cable Solutions

Amphenol Pcd is seeking a Design Engineer I to join our Cable Solutions team in Beverly, MA. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in the design and development of interconnect solutions. You will work on a variety of engineering projects related to cable assemblies and over-molded components, supporting both product development and manufacturing operations.

Job Summary:

The Design Engineer II designs, develops, and enhances new and existing cable assembly products. This role evaluates and recommends specifications to ensure products meet technical, functional, and quality requirements. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Design Engineer I helps drive projects forward by performing feasibility studies, drafting 3D models, supporting first-time builds, and ensuring successful transition to production.

Essential Functions:

• Review customer drawings and design cable assemblies and over-mold tooling using 3D CAD.

• Create bills of materials (BOMs) and standard routings for production.

• Assist with development and support of first-time cable builds.

• Design, develop, and release new connector and cable assembly products to production.

• Develop tooling designs for thermoplastic injection molded and over-molded components.

• Review and approve initial cable assembly builds and provide manufacturing support for design-related issues.

• Interface with customers to provide product design proposals, recommend materials, and prepare quotations.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and materials teams to meet project goals.

• Assist in manufacturing, engineering and materials as requested.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 1+ years of relevant experience.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and customer product specifications.

• Proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD preferred).

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills / Qualifications:

• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Cable and Wire Harness Assembly standards.

• Exposure to cable design, program management, or injection molding is a plus.

• Understanding of military-grade products and qualifications.

• Knowledge of parts list creation and labor standardization is preferred.

A Little Bit About Us:

Amphenol Pcd, a subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation, is one of the world's leading suppliers of interconnect products for Military, Commercial Aerospace, and Industrial applications. Located north of Boston in Beverly, Massachusetts, we design and manufacture a wide range of products – System Attachments, Junction Modules, Relay Sockets, Terminal Blocks, Rectangular & Circular Connectors, and Cable Assemblies & Adapters. With facilities in North America and Asia, Amphenol Pcd products are chosen by hundreds of OEMs around the world reliant on Amphenol's technical excellence, global network of distributors, and cost-effective solutions for custom systems.

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20).

Amphenol Pcd is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Benefits

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

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