Design Engineer III - Connector Solutions

Amphenol Pcd is seeking a Design Engineer III to join our Connector 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 III designs, develops, and enhances new and existing interconnect 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 III helps drive projects forward by performing feasibility studies, drafting 3D models, supporting first-time builds, and ensuring successful transition to production.

Essential Functions:

• Support mechanical design of new product concepts through product development lifecycle and transfer to production
• Executing product changes and controlling existing product configurations
• Prepare technical proposals (including product features & benefits, project schedule, costs, test plans, etc.)
• Generate CAD, engineering drawings and product specifications
• Participate in or lead formal internal processes such as design reviews, engineering changes, FMEA, and contract reviews
• Interface with cross-functional teams including quality, sales & marketing, electrical & software engineering, purchasing, planning, manufacturing, and outside vendors
• Technical liaison for other Amphenol products sold through APCD to North American customers

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent discipline

• 5+ 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

• Superior problem solving skills and attention to detail

Desired Skills / Qualifications:

• Knowledge of rapid prototyping/additive manufacturing methods and techniques

• Experience with Windchill/PLM

• Financial acumen and project management

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.

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