Cable Harness Design Engineer

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) is a full service fiber optic company specializing in the fabrication and manufacture of fiber optic connectivity products and systems. Our commitment to technical excellence makes us an industry leader in producing sophisticated products and professional technical assistance in the fiber optic industry. AFSI, located in Allen, Texas, has and will continue to base its strategy on technical and application support, quality assurance, product performance and value.

Reports To: Design Engineering Manager - Cable Harness

Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000

Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI), based in Allen, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of harsh-environment fiber optic connectivity products serving the military, telecommunications, and industrial markets worldwide. Since 1993, AFSI has built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-performance fiber optic systems engineered to operate in the toughest conditions.

Our mission is to be the world's most advanced harsh environment fiber optic company by building a culture where curiosity is core, teamwork is fostered, continuous improvement is routine, and attention to detail defines our success.

The Cable Harness Engineer is responsible for the design and development of fiber optic cable harnesses and assemblies for standard and custom applications. This role focuses primarily on cable harness design, routing, layout, and documentation while also supporting limited per-project custom component design as needed. The position works closely with component engineering, sales, manufacturing, and customers to deliver high-quality, manufacturable designs that meet technical and performance requirements.

• Design and develop cable harness layouts, assemblies, routing schemes, and detail drawings for fiber optic cable assemblies and related harness products based on customer input, sales requirements, and internal specifications.
• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings in Solid Works and related tools, including connector interfaces, strain relief features, transitions, overmolding, and routing details.
• Conceptualize design solutions in response to stated requirements and develop practical, manufacturable design concepts.
• Perform tolerance analysis and design reviews to support fit, function, manufacturability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Work with component engineering to obtain, define, or develop models for AFSI connectors, products, and limited custom components.
• Model interfaces, purchased components, and application-specific components as required.
• Review manufacturer catalogs, technical guides, and other reference materials to obtain dimensional, tolerance, and drafting information.
• Analyze design requirements and recommend alternate constructions, design improvements, or corrective actions.
• Initiate engineering change notices and support design revisions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering and operations to ensure drawings, bills of material, notes, and instructions are sufficient for manufacturability.
• Support new product testing by preparing assemblies, documentation, and related design outputs.
• Resolve design-related issues related to performance, producibility, and product delivery.
• Support supplier development efforts to help ensure component availability and continuity of supply.
• Participate in material review board activities as needed for nonconforming material.
• Communicate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to support project execution and issue…