Test Engineer - Amphenol Commercial Air

Test Engineer

Amphenol Commercial Air is seeking a Test Engineer to work out of its new facility in Endicott, NY. The Test Engineer works with design engineers and test lab personnel to develop test plans, testing setups and perform testing on products and new product applications. Applies sound engineering techniques and practices in performing assigned tasks.

The key responsibilities of the Test Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Perform routine and customized machinal and electrical tests on electrical connector and cable assemblies. Specializing in high voltage (partial discharge) testing and high current (heat rise) testing with the ability to analyze results.
• Enhance and develop test procedures for products and new product applications.
• Write and review technical memos and engineering reports.
• Assist with failure analysis of products under test.
• Work with design engineers and design application engineers to develop test plans.
• Research equipment, procedural and software enhancements.
• Work with outside labs, sister divisions and industry standard committees as necessary.

Location:

Endicott, NY

Salary: $62,354 - $85,000

The key skills and qualities of a Test Engineer at Amphenol Commercial Air:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related Engineering discipline plus a minimum of 2 - 4 years of applicable work experience. An equivalent of education and qualifying experience is acceptable.
• Requires a thorough working knowledge of engineering principles as applied to electrical connectors.
• Requires a thorough understanding of high voltage and high current electrical principles. Partial discharge and heat rise testing experience is preferred.
• Needs to be familiar with Military Specifications/Standards, Industry Standard test methods and equipment for connectors. (ex. EIA-364/ DO-160, EN2591, or similar)
• The candidate must be organized, self-motivated, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and capable of learning and using Amphenol's operating programs.
• Physical demands of the job are sitting and typing. Job requires some minor lifting.
• Travel as necessary; up to 10% of the time