CABLE DESIGN ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Oct 13, 2024 - The Cable Design Engineer with hands-on experience in both mechanical and electronic project activities is sought, proficient in high-frequency cable design and manufacturing. This role requires adept in engineering costing, and capacity analysis, familiarity with testing equipment, and capable of managing multiple projects amidst shifting priorities. The engineer also has strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, along with a solid understanding of cable designs for manufacturability and the ability to sustain product optimization through documented engineering trials.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Cable Design Engineer Resume
- CAD Software Proficiency
- Circuit Design
- Signal Integrity Analysis
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
- Prototyping
- Industry Standards
- Material Science
- Project Management Software
- Electrical Testing
- Data Analysis Tools
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Creativity
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Continuous Learning
Summary of Cable Design Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Electrical Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Ability to communicate technical information to various audiences from non-technical to expert.
- Understanding of cost/benefit analysis including volume requirements for the profitability of product designs
- The ability to work with cross-functional groups with solid PC and systems skills
- Ability to work and collaborate amongst peers and team members with transparency
- Aggressive, energetic, and quick learner with high attention to detail
- Strong project management skills, follow-through, results-driven
- Strong analytical skills, especially in engineering.
- Fiber optic product/design engineering or similar experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of 3-D CAD, Product Development, Cable Testing, Optical Design, Optical Cable Production, and Extrusion process
- Understanding of fiber optic cable and assembly manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of Six Sigma problem-solving fundamentals with a certification
2. BS in Electronics and Communication Engineering with 4 years of Experience
- Working experience in electrical or mechanical engineering or higher.
- The ability to design new products by optimizing the electrical and mechanical performance.
- Be self-motivated and be able to lead and work well with others.
- The ability to build solid models in SolidWorks.
- Previous experience with Databases, ERP systems such as Baan LN, SAP, mechanical drafting, and simulation software.
- Must have advanced use of Microsoft Office Products.
- The ability to design new connectors or cables under the supervision of the R&D Engineering Manager or a Senior Engineer
- The ability to design new cable/SI interconnects without the direction of the R&D Manager or a Senior Engineer.
- Direct product-related experience in Signal Integrity applications and/or cable design.
- Must be able to comprehend and apply basic mathematical principles.
3. BS in Industrial Technology with 5 years of Experience
- Must be hands-on project activities, both mechanical and electronic
- Be an independent worker and a team player
- Experience in Cable Design and Manufacturing with High-Frequency applications
- Have the ability to do Engineering costing and capacity analysis.
- Must be familiar with testing equipment (TDR, VNA)
- Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.
- Be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change quickly.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Understanding of engineering cable designs for manufacturability.
- The ability to document process capabilities meeting requirements.
- The ability to sustain product optimization, as well as create/execute engineering trial plans for development.