Hardware Engineer Job at Amphenol Communications Solutions in Yocumtown

Overview

Location: Valley Green, PA. Department: Engineering. Position: Hardware Engineer. Wage: Depends on Experience. Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market. We are seeking Product Development Engineers to join our Cable Backplane Product Development team in Valley Green, PA.

Amphenol Cable Backplane Product Development focuses on precision engineering, blending electrical and mechanical expertise to design and maintain mechanisms for high speed cable backplanes. The role involves designing float mechanisms, cartridges, and similar mechanisms, with interaction across internal manufacturing sites, external vendors, and other engineering disciplines. A strong candidate is technically motivated, collaborative, and willing to wear multiple hats across project phases.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adapt to evolving industry needs and product requirements.
• Collaborate with NPI and Machine Design teams to ensure efficient, high-volume production of high-quality products.
• Work with the Signal Integrity team to support electrical performance requirements through mechanical design.
• Ensure mechanical design meets high reliability and quality standards over the product's life, adhering to industry and internal specifications.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate electronic control systems into mechanical frameworks.
• Assist in material selection, including metals, plastics, and surface coatings.
• Develop initial product specifications and technical documentation.
• Interface with customers during various project phases and support the sales process.
• Work with internal and external suppliers on Design for Manufacture (DFM), prototyping, production tooling design, and qualifications.
• Provide technical assistance to product marketing and sales teams.
• Participate in fixture/tooling design and manage test plans.
• Contribute to cost reduction projects, such as alternative material discovery and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
• Occasionally present project updates to upper management.
• Attend industry trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

About Amphenol and Equal Opportunity

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers career growth within a global organization. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, has the ability to positively impact the business. Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.

For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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