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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 1 day ago

Product Development Engineer

Yocumtown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a world leader in interconnect solutions for various markets. The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for mechanical design and ensuring product alignment with industry needs while collaborating with various teams to achieve high-quality manufacturing and product specifications.

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Responsibilities

Understand the evolving industry needs, and resultant requirements of our products

Work directly with Signal Integrity (EE) team to ensure the mechanical design supports the electrical performance requirements of the product

Work directly with Mechanical Integrity team to ensure the mechanical design provides for a high reliability (quality) over the life of the product, including meeting all applicable industry, and internal, specifications

Work directly with the NPI and Machine Design (automation) teams to ensure the product design can be built in high volume, efficiently, and with the highest of quality

Conduct and understand tolerance loop analyses

Responsible for aiding material selection (metal, plastic, surface coatings, etc.)

Help to develop initial product specifications and technical documentation

Interface directly with customers during multiple phases of a project, and aid in the sales process

Work directly with internal and external suppliers for DFM, prototyping exercises, and production tooling design and qualifications; including the occasional travel to manufacturing and assembly sites around the world

Provide technical assistance to product marketing and sales teams

Participate in quality investigations and quality improvement initiatives in support of operational excellence

Participate in fixture/tooling design and in creating and managing test plans (both mechanical and electrical)

Active participation in cost reduction projects (alternative material discovery, manufacturing efficiency improvements, etc.)

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringSolid modeling/CAE/CADGD&TFEA toolsManufacturing technologiesElectrical engineeringAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkProject management

Required

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering (or similar engineering discipline)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with solid modeling/CAE/CAD tools (Pro/E, Solidworks, etc.)

Proficiency with MS Office suite

Understanding of GD&T, experience with FEA tools

Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering plastics

Basic understanding of electrical engineering

Ability to travel ~10% domestic and international

Ability to communicate with both technical & non-technical people

Ability to work in dynamic team environment

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently

Preferred

Knowledge of manufacturing technologies is a plus (stamping, molding, plating)

Knowledge of networking/datacenter/server system architectures

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