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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 1 week ago

Mechanical Hardware Engineer

Yocumtown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a leader in interconnect solutions for various electronics markets. They are seeking a Mechanical Hardware Engineer to focus on high-speed I/O products, responsible for concept generation, design, verification, and qualification of hardware to meet customer requirements.

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Responsibilities

Hardware engineer for High Speed I/O products. Responsible for concept generation, design, verification and qualification of hardware needed to implement High Speed IO products into customer systems. Ensure that the product design is manufacturable and will meet the defined customer requirements - including electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements. The position provides opportunity for close customer interaction. Work as part of a global cross-functional team. Will work closely with internal and external suppliers and manufacturing personnel, supporting the development and validation of product prototypes through pilot production, as well as interfacing with beta-site customers

Conceptualize, design, and develop hardware needed to integrate IO connectors into customer systems, from initial proposal to successful tooling and product qualifications

Perform Design FMEA, Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturability, FEA, and Risk Analysis

Work with Marketing and the customer to define customer needs and functional performance requirements. Assess technical risk

Work with internal and external (vendor) manufacturing disciplines including Stamping, Plating, Molding, and Assembly to optimize design for production processes

Lead product design reviews

Verify accuracy of product drawings and ensure proper usage of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Work with Materials Engineering to define metal and polymer material choices based on requirements associated with performance, pricing, and global sourcing

Work closely with customers during development of the hardware, Present product concepts to customers early in development cycle, interpret feedback, and incorporate any revised requirements into the design

Provide input in defining Product, Application, and Packaging specifications

Provide input in defining verification and product qualification test plans

Manage the resolution of first article inspections

Work closely with NPI and manufacturing engineering to ensure products are transitioned to the manufacturing

Interact with global associates as is needed during product development and provide mentorship as is appropriate

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCAD SoftwareFEA ToolsGeometric DimensioningMaterial SelectionRisk AssessmentData Center InfrastructureTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in a Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Proven knowledge & experience in mechanical analysis. (Static & dynamic loading, torsion, compression, tension)

Proven knowledge & experience with risk assessment, and mitigation in designs

Proficiency in the use of CAD software for design and concepting (SolidWorks preferred, Spaceclaim)

Proficiency in static and dynamic load analysis using FEA tools (ANSYS preferred)

Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles, Material selection, and Statistical Engineering methods

Understanding and experience with mechanical & environmental testing

Ability to work effectively within a project team and to direct the activity of others as needed

Preferred

Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure, such as: Rack and Chassis design; Blade and rack server configurations; Switches, routers, and network topologies; Power distribution units (PDUs) and UPS systems; server and switch assembly, integration, and validation

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