Twin-Ax Cable Product Engineer

Location: Yocumtown

Position Summary:

Twin-Ax Cable Product Engineer

Location:

Etters, PA

The Twin-Ax Cable Product Engineer is the technical owner for high-speed copper
cable assemblies, responsible for ensuring mechanical reliability, electrical
performance, manufacturability, and long-term product integrity. This role
blends hands-on engineering, data-driven analysis, cross-functional
collaboration, and customer-facing technical support. You will guide products
from concept through NPI, validation, and volume manufacturing while driving
continuous improvement across materials, processes, and performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product Ownership & Technical Leadership

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. Working with outside suppliers as well as internal
documentation.
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.

Design, Development & Validation

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.

Manufacturing & Global Operations Support

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.

Customer & Cross-Functional Engagement

Act as a technical liaison for internal CBS Engineering with customers as
well as outside 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical
Engineering, or related field.
3-5+ years of experience in interconnects, high-speed cables, or
electronic product design for manufacturing.
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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with copper alloys, high-performance thermoplastics, or cable
materials.
Familiarity with high-speed electrical connectors or cable assembly design.
Hands-on approach to engineering problem-solving and product validation.
Experience supporting global manufacturing operations.