DescriptionOur cable development site in Wilsonville, Oregon is seeking an experienced engineer for this on-site role..
The Product Engineer (Cable) is a product development-focused role responsible for developing differentiated high-speed coax and twinax cable technologies and delivering them to market through a structured stage-gate development framework. This role owns execution of New Product Introductions (NPI) from concept through full qualification and release, with strong emphasis on time-to-market, technology differentiation, and robust design for manufacturability. The Product Engineer works cross-functionally and cross-site, leading technical execution, stage-gate reviews, and stakeholder communication to ensure global alignment and successful commercialization.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:Product Development & NPI
- Lead development of multiple high-speed coax and twinax cable products from concept through release using a structured stage-gate development process.
- Own technical execution of NPI activities, including design definition, validation, qualification, and release readiness.
- Define and execute engineering development and verification plans aligned to time-to-market objectives.
- Develop and release all required engineering documentation supporting new product launch (design definitions, drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation).
Technical Leadership
- Drive technology differentiation through innovative materials, constructions, and signal integrity performance.
- Design and execute experiments (DOE) to accelerate learning, reduce risk, and mature new technologies.
- Direct engineering technicians conducting trials through feasibility, prototyping and qualification phases.
- Analyze test and development data and clearly communicate design tradeoffs and technical decisions applied to high-speed cable systems.
Cross-Functional & Cross-Site Collaboration
- Lead and participate in formal stage-gate reviews, providing clear technical status, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders across multiple sites and disciplines to ensure alignment on scope, timing, and technical maturity.
- Partner closely with material/polymer science, signal integrity, automation, environmental, operations, and quality teams during development.
"The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities"
Required Experience - 3+ years of experience in product development.
- Experience in cable design and development is preferred.
- Ability to work in a formal stage-gate or NPI framework.
- Basic understanding of signal integrity for cable systems is preferred.
- Experience creating and executing engineering development and verification plans.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical product verification.
- Experience leading cross-functional development teams through complex technical projects.
- Capable of project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate across multiple sites and organizational levels.
- Working knowledge of statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab or similar).
- Ability to follow all safety protocols and lift up to 30lbs.
- Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
Education: - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent is required.
Training required: - On the job training as appropriate.
Languages: English
