Product Development Engineer

Position: Product Development Engineer

Location: Valley Green (Etters), PA

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

Product Development Engineering is not only responsible for the mechanicaldesign 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 maximumprofitability.

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand the evolving industry needs, and resultant requirements of ourproductsWork directly with Signal Integrity (EE) team to ensure the mechanicaldesign supports the electrical performance requirements of the productWork directly with Mechanical Integrity team to ensure the mechanicaldesign provides for a high reliability (quality) over the life of the product,including meeting all applicable industry, and internal, specificationsWork directly with the NPI and Machine Design (automation) teams to ensurethe product design can be built in high volume, efficiently, and with thehighest of qualityConduct and understand tolerance loop analysesResponsible for aiding material selection (metal, plastic, surface coatings,etc.)Help to develop initial product specifications and technical documentationInterface directly with customers during multiple phases of a project, andaid in the sales processWork directly with internal and external suppliers for DFM, prototypingexercises, and production tooling design and qualifications; including theoccasional travel to manufacturing and assembly sites around the worldProvide technical assistance to product marketing and sales teamsParticipate in quality investigations and quality improvement initiatives insupport of operational excellenceParticipate in fixture/tooling design and in creating and managing testplans (both mechanical and electrical)Active participation in cost reduction projects (alternative materialdiscovery, manufacturing efficiency improvements, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering (or similar engineering discipline)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience with solid modeling/CAE/CAD tools (Pro/E, Solidworks, etc.)Proficiency with MS Office suiteUnderstanding of GD&T, experience with FEA toolsKnowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering plastics,knowledge of networking/datacenter/server system architecturesKnowledge of manufacturing technologies is a plus (stamping, molding,plating)Basic understanding of electrical engineeringAbility to travel ~10% domestic and international

SKILLS:

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