Design Technician

Career Opportunities:
Design Technician (36487)

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where integrity and passion drive operational excellence, Amer Cable is the place for you!

Amer Cable is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer of jacketed electrical power, control and instrumentation cables. The company’s core markets, mining, oil and gas, and industrial, require complex cable designs that can operate reliably over long periods of time in harsh operating environments.

As a customer-focused company, Amer Cable’s top priority is to help its customers be more productive and profitable with high-quality cable products and services, fast reliable delivery, field engineering support and outstanding customer service.
All cable products are made in El Dorado, Arkansas or Katy, Texas.

As a Design Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate product design data, costing, and system integrity across the facility. This role directly supports production, planning, sales, and engineering by managing product designs, maintaining ERP system accuracy, and driving efficient execution of manufacturing processes. Your work will enable timely quoting, seamless order processing, and reliable product data that supports both existing and new product development.

Maintain and manage product design data, including entering new designs and updating existing designs, costs, and drawings

Enter and revise Bills of Materials (BOMs), routers, and item master templates within the Oracle ERP system

Support ERP system functionality across the facility and ensure system updates are accurate and up to date

Provide design, costing, drawings, and manufacturing orders (MTOs) to support Customer Service, Sales, and Engineering teams

Coordinate with Planning, Production, Sales, and Accounting to ensure accurate product costing, quoting, and design information

Facilitate and monitor the new order manufacturing process (MTO)

Collaborate with Planning and Process Engineering to establish alternate resources and routing as required

Education & Experience

High school diploma required; college certificate (2-year program) preferred

Less than 1 year of experience required; 3–5 years preferred

Strong mathematical and computer skills

Ability to read, interpret, and apply cable industry specifications

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams

Experience in wire and cable manufacturing

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Multiple medical, dental & vision plan options (Blue Cross Blue Shield & VSP)

Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly company contributions

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match, vested from day one

Incentive bonus plans + paid vacation & sick leave

Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue
365,Life Mart& more)

Year-round permanent work at one location with tools, PPE & safety training

Onsite parking + staff social events

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Amer Cable is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.