Product Development Engineer

Location: Yocumtown

Position:
Product Development Engineer

Location:

Valley Green (Etters), PA

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Product Development Engineer, the candidate will be one of the mechanical
designers for our next generation high speed connector products. This engineer
will work within a larger team under the direction of a Senior Engineer. The
role is responsible for helping to ensure the product roadmap aligns with the
industry needs (current and future) and maintaining Amphenol's status as the
industry leader in technology. The role requires significant interaction with
internal manufacturing sites, external vendors, and all of the other engineering
disciplines within the organization.

Product Development Engineering is not only responsible for the mechanical
design of the product, but also for the enabling technologies (materials,
manufacturing processes, etc.) that enable the final product to be realized.
The responsibilities cover everything from true R&D work, to securing patents
(IP), to preparing a final product for high volume manufacturing and maximum
profitability.

High speed backplane interconnects enable the world's IT and Datacom, require
some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies, and highest levels of
precision, in the engineering world. These challenges require the most
creative, technical minds, and ultimately provide some of the most rewarding
experiences for an engineer.

The right candidate should be motivated by technical challenges, know how to be
a truly collaborative member of a team, and be willing to wear a number of hats
throughout the many phases of a project. This role also provides the opportunity
for potential growth into various leadership roles, as well exposure to many
other aspects of the business and any accompanying opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand the evolving industry needs, and resultant requirements of our
products
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
Work 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 of quality
Conduct and understand tolerance loop analyses
Responsible for aiding material selection (metal, plastic, surface coatings,
etc.)
Help to develop initial product specifications and technical documentation
Interface directly with customers during multiple phases of a project, and
aid in the sales process
Work directly with internal and external suppliers for DFM, prototyping
exercises, and production tooling design and qualifications; including the
occasional travel to manufacturing and assembly sites around the world
Provide technical assistance to product marketing and sales teams
Participate in quality investigations and quality improvement initiatives in
support of operational excellence
Participate in fixture/tooling design and in creating and managing test
plans (both mechanical and electrical)
Active participation in cost reduction projects (alternative material
discovery, manufacturing efficiency improvements, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering (or similar engineering discipline)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with solid modeling/CAE/CAD tools (Pro/E, Solidworks, etc.)
Proficiency with MS Office suite
Understanding of GD&T, experience with FEA tools
Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering plastics,
knowledge of networking/datacenter/server system architectures
Knowledge of manufacturing technologies is a plus (stamping, molding,
plating)
Basic understanding of electrical engineering
Ability to travel ~10% domestic and international

SKILLS:

Ability to communicate with both technical & non-technical people
Ability to work in dynamic team environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently