Amphenol Communications Solutions
Global NPI Automation Deployment Manager
Amphenol Communications Solutions, Yocumtown, Pennsylvania, United States
Global NPI Automation Deployment Manager
Location: Valley Green, PA • Posted: 10/10/2025
Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Location : Valley Green, PA
Summary
We are seeking a Global NPI Automation Deployment Manager to provide worldwide management for Amphenol’s Cable Backplane Systems organization. The role spans engineering locations in Harrisburg, PA; Nashua, NH; and Nantong, China, with manufacturing locations including Nantong, China; Mexicali, Mexico; and Hanoi, Vietnam.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of automation strategies for global NPI programs.
Align automation initiatives with product development timelines and manufacturing readiness.
Develop and maintain global automation roadmaps in collaboration with engineering, operations, and product teams.
Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews focused on automation compatibility.
Collaborate with product design and process engineering teams to ensure automation feasibility.
Influence fixture/tooling design to support automated assembly, inspection, and testing.
Lead global deployment of automation systems across manufacturing sites.
Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of automation equipment internationally.
Ensure standardization of automation platforms, processes, and documentation across regions.
Manage and mentor a team of automation technicians and engineers.
Project management to ensure internal and customer schedules are achieved.
Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field. Advanced degree is a plus for leadership and global coordination.
10+ years of experience managing local and worldwide NPI functions, with experience working with global teams.
5+ years of experience in a connector or cable component manufacturing environment, preferably with high-speed products.
Deep understanding of PLC programming, robotics integration, vision systems, and industrial automation platforms.
Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and their application to automation.
Experience with global equipment deployment, including FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation.
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and communicate with cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams, vendors, and customers.
Strong communication and presentation skills from manufacturing floor to executive management.
Facilitation and team-building skills; ability to integrate multiple disciplines to achieve positive outcomes.
Willingness to travel globally and spend significant time on automation deployment (50%+).
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 opportunities for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of position, has the ability to positively impact the business.
EOE statement
– 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/
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Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Location : Valley Green, PA
Summary
We are seeking a Global NPI Automation Deployment Manager to provide worldwide management for Amphenol’s Cable Backplane Systems organization. The role spans engineering locations in Harrisburg, PA; Nashua, NH; and Nantong, China, with manufacturing locations including Nantong, China; Mexicali, Mexico; and Hanoi, Vietnam.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of automation strategies for global NPI programs.
Align automation initiatives with product development timelines and manufacturing readiness.
Develop and maintain global automation roadmaps in collaboration with engineering, operations, and product teams.
Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews focused on automation compatibility.
Collaborate with product design and process engineering teams to ensure automation feasibility.
Influence fixture/tooling design to support automated assembly, inspection, and testing.
Lead global deployment of automation systems across manufacturing sites.
Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of automation equipment internationally.
Ensure standardization of automation platforms, processes, and documentation across regions.
Manage and mentor a team of automation technicians and engineers.
Project management to ensure internal and customer schedules are achieved.
Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field. Advanced degree is a plus for leadership and global coordination.
10+ years of experience managing local and worldwide NPI functions, with experience working with global teams.
5+ years of experience in a connector or cable component manufacturing environment, preferably with high-speed products.
Deep understanding of PLC programming, robotics integration, vision systems, and industrial automation platforms.
Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and their application to automation.
Experience with global equipment deployment, including FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation.
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and communicate with cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams, vendors, and customers.
Strong communication and presentation skills from manufacturing floor to executive management.
Facilitation and team-building skills; ability to integrate multiple disciplines to achieve positive outcomes.
Willingness to travel globally and spend significant time on automation deployment (50%+).
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 opportunities for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of position, has the ability to positively impact the business.
EOE statement
– 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/
#J-18808-Ljbffr