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COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS INC - **Location:** Valley Green, PA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Signal Integrity, Creo - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=58d2e918970f7fd4 ## About the Role Do you have experience in GD&T?, A strong candidate should be motivated by technical challenges, know how to be a truly collaborative member of a team, and be willing to wear a number of hats throughout the many phases of a project., * BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred) or equivalent experience in the electronics industry, with an emphasis on precision engineering preferred. * 3+ years of experience in CAD software (Creo). * 3+ years of industry experience in design. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a history of collaboration and execution in product design stages. * Good understanding of GD&T methodologies, tolerance analysis, and FEA tools. * Knowledge of copper alloys, high-performance engineering plastics, and experience with CNC milled parts or sheet metal fabrication. * Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment. * Strong multitasking and project management abilities. * Willingness to travel approximately 15% domestically and internationally. ## Description We are seeking experienced mechanical engineers to join Amphenol Cable Backplane Product Development team. This role will focus on Precision Engineering and serve a pivotal role on the team, blending expert knowledge from electrical and mechanical engineering to develop, design, and maintain the mechanisms on our next generation of high speed cable backplanes. This role will design float mechanisms, cartridges, and similar mechanisms that enable our cabled backplanes to solve our customer's needs. 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