Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer – Amphenol Communications Solutions

Location:

Hamden, Connecticut

Position type:
Full-Time

Wage:
Depends on experience

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. ACS designs and manufactures a wide range of connectors and cable assemblies for diverse applications including data centers, mobile, and automotive. Amphenol Spectra‑Strip, located in Hamden, CT, focuses on hyper‑scale data‑center bulk wire solutions and seeks a Process Engineer to join our team.

• Serve as the technical leader for extrusion processes, ensuring coating quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.
• Communicate effectively and maintain a strong presence on the production floor, partnering with operators to resolve process issues, reduce scrap, and improve throughput.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and enhance process reliability.
• Design, test, and deploy tooling, automation, and auxiliary equipment to support high‑speed extrusion operations.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and assembly line standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers and equipment manufacturers to specify, procure, and validate new technologies.
• Analyze process cycle times, yields, and efficiencies; identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity improvement.
• Drive risk assessments, DFMEA, and safety evaluations to ensure compliance and mitigate operational hazards.
• Champion lean manufacturing principles and act as an agent of change in a fast‑paced, global environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, or related discipline).
• 10+ years of experience in high‑speed, automated manufacturing environments; wire and cable extrusion experience preferred.
• Proven expertise in extrusion processes and auxiliary equipment (pay‑off, take‑up, vacuum sizers, melt pumps).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to resolve complex technical issues with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools (Creo, Solid Works) and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate across global teams.

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with automation systems and tooling design.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge or Six Sigma certification.
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Mandarin).
• Familiarity with DFMEA, risk assessment, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” – Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.

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