Jess Paulus Cordell is a Test Engineer at Amphenol Communications Solutions, where she manages projects in the global product test lab. Her work spans electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing of electrical connectors, with a focus on project management, data and failure analysis, and LabVIEW programming.

She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Biomedical Engineering from Messiah University in 2022. As a student, she served on the department student board, led an engineering research team developing a quantitative HIV test for a hospital in Zambia, and enjoyed welcoming prospective students as a tour guide.

Since 2023, Jess has been pursuing her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering part-time through Purdue University, concentrating on design, materials, and statistics. She is currently taking a semester off from coursework to serve as an adjunct professor at Messiah University, where she teaches Materials Engineering.

Jess is passionate about mentoring and building community. At Amphenol, she helps with the internship program and serves on the Young Professionals committee to help early-career employees connect and grow. She also stays engaged with Messiah by mentoring current and prospective students. She is a long-time member of the Society of Women Engineers, and is excited to continue supporting women pursuing opportunities in STEM through this event.

Find her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesspauluscordell/