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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 14 hours ago

Power Applications Test Engineer

Valley Green, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a world leader in interconnect solutions for various markets. The Power Applications Test Engineer will execute advanced power characterization and validation testing for next-generation power interconnect products, collaborating closely with engineering teams to provide actionable data for product development and qualification.

HardwareManufacturing

Responsibilities

Execute electrical, thermal, and mechanical test methods relevant to high-current interconnects, including:

Current-carrying capability (CCC)

Temperature rise / delta-T measurements

Power loss and efficiency analysis

Voltage drop and contact resistance evaluations

Thermal imaging, mapping, and hotspot identification

Short-term and long-term reliability testing

Conduct failure analysis and root-cause investigations on power products under evaluation

Perform Product Qualification (PQ) testing per customer, industry, and internal standards

Prepare and execute qualification test plans and schedules

Support pre-compliance evaluation for UL, IEC, and other regulatory/industry requirements

Document all results through detailed engineering reports

Operate high-current test racks, programmable power supplies, thermal chambers, DAQ systems, power analyzers, and instrumentation

Develop custom fixtures, tooling, and thermal/electrical setups when required

Assist in expanding the Power Application Center’s capabilities, including new test protocols, automation, and upgraded equipment

Collect, analyze, and validate test data with high accuracy

Prepare comprehensive test reports with conclusions, graphs, and data summaries

Provide data-driven recommendations to product engineering, design teams, and customers

Work closely with Business Unit engineering teams to support NPI/NPD

Support customer meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions

Collaborate with GES labs (Product Test Lab, Applications Lab, Metallurgy Lab, etc.) to ensure full qualification support

Qualification

Power testing equipmentHigh-current testingData analysisElectrical EngineeringThermal measurement toolsTest reportingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

2–5+ years of experience in product testing, validation, or power electronics

Strong hands-on background with power testing equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, DAQ systems, oscilloscopes, thermal measurement tools)

Experience with current-carrying capability tests, thermal rise measurements, or high-current interconnects

Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and thermal/electrical models

Strong analytical, data-driven problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing and cross-team collaboration

Preferred

Experience with connector testing, power interconnects, or high-current components

Familiarity with UL 1977, IEC 60512, IPC standards, or customer qualification standards

Experience with thermal imaging systems (FLIR), laser thermometers, and environmental chambers

Experience with automated test systems or LabVIEW/Python automation

Prior experience in a testing laboratory environment

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