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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 1 day ago

Product Engineer

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Amphenol Communications Solutions is a leader in interconnect solutions for various markets, and they are seeking a Product Engineer to provide technical expertise in the design, development, and manufacturing of connector products. The role involves managing complex technical projects and acting as a liaison between sales and engineering teams.

HardwareManufacturing

Responsibilities

Maintain product quality and reliability to ensure mechanical integrity and perform failure analysis on defects from customer applications and certain manufacturing processes

Integrate new technologies, innovative manufacturing methods, and critical cost initiatives into aspects of process/product designs supporting new product releases

Manage product related documentation and specifications at the component level, the manufacturing processes, and field application performance by maintaining all aspects of the product design integrity

Serve as the customer focal point in support of technical product information, in-field applications and general guidance related to product performance

Work closely with internal and external suppliers and manufacturing personnel, supporting the development and validation of product prototypes thru pilot production, as well as interfacing with beta-site customers

Be responsible for the successful transition of products and processes from NPI phase to volume manufacturing into low-cost regions and regular interfacing with NPI and manufacturing engineering groups at the connector manufacturing facilities globally

Provide technical assistance to drafters, designers, engineers and other support personnel in order to help them perform their duties and functions

Support the product design effort in a mechanical capacity by developing / participating in tolerance analysis work, FEA, material evaluation efforts and failure analysis activities

Take part in efforts leading to new / alternate material identification and benchmarking as well as participating in development of new innovative manufacturing techniques supporting product lines

Actively participate / integrate with product designers in support of design reviews, component and product testing and qualification, and introduction of new products including product derivatives supporting market demands. Participate in quality investigations in order to assure product specifications

Participate in fixture design and in creating and managing test plans supporting the NPI process

Identify and facilitate a variety of project initiatives such as cost improvement, overall quality initiatives, and product performance benchmarking

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMaterials ScienceSolid Modeling ToolsFEA ToolsAnalytical SkillsCopper AlloysElectrical ConnectorsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Materials Science degree

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with solid modeling tools (Pro/E), FEA tools a plus

Ability to communicate with technical & non-technical people

Ability to work in dynamic team environment

Desire to create and design new products and processes

Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering thermoplastics would be a plus

Basic understanding of electrical connectors

Company

Amphenol Communications Solutions

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.

Founded in 2000