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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 5 days ago

Product Development Engineer (Precision Engineering Focus)

Yocumtown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Amphenol Communications Solutions is a world leader in interconnect solutions for various markets. The Product Development Engineer will focus on Precision Engineering, developing mechanisms for high-speed cabled backplanes and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure product quality and performance.

HardwareManufacturing

Responsibilities

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

Significant participation in automation design, working 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 quality

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

Collaborate with software engineers to integrate electronic control systems into mechanical frameworks as needed

Aid in material selection (metal, plastic, surface coatings, etc)

Develop initial product specifications and technical documentation

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

Work directly with internal and external suppliers on Design for Manufacture (DFM), prototyping exercises, production tooling design and qualifications, and occasional travel to manufacturing and assembly sites around the world

Provide technical assistance to product marketing and sales teams as needed

Participate in fixture/tooling design and in creating and managing test plans

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

Occasional requirement of making presentations to upper management on projects/development

Occasional required attendance of industry trade shows, expositions, conferences

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCAD SoftwareTolerance AnalysisFEA ToolsCNC MachiningHigh-Performance PlasticsGD&T MethodologiesAnalytical SkillsMS Office SuiteProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

MS/BS in Engineering with significant experience in an electronics industry required

A robust understanding of both mechanical and electronic systems is crucial

Expertise in computer-aided design (CAD) software (Creo, Solidworks, etc.)

Minimum of 5+ years industry experience in design, preferably within the precision engineering discipline

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Work history of collaboration and execution during the various stages of product design

Good understanding of GD&T methodologies

Experience in tolerance analysis and FEA tools

Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering plastics

Experience designing and working with CNC milled parts and/or in sheet metal fabrication

Proficiency with MS Office suite

Ability to communicate with both technical & non-technical stakeholders

Ability to work in a dynamic team environment

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently

Ability to travel ~15% domestic and international

Preferred

PhD in Engineering preferred

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

Berlin, Berlin, DEU

10001+ employees