Automation Engineer

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks an Automation Engineer to join the Cable Backplane Systems team in Valley Green, PA. You will develop concepts and tooling for automated systems, driving testing, validation, and deployment in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

The role requires a strong engineering background with experience in automation and control systems, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across design,

Qualifications

• MS or BS in Mechanical or Robotic Engineering required.
• Experience with automation, PLCs, and electrical controls.
• Pro/E Creo or Solid Modeling tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical people.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, write scope of work, and design automated tooling.
• Test, deploy, and validate automated systems with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Support development, fabrication, and deployment of pilot and high-volume automation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, SI, manufacturing, and process teams.

Skills

Automation

PLCs

Electrical controls

Analytical thinking

Communication

Travel

Education

MS or BS in Mechanical or Robotic Engineering

Tools

Pro/E Creo (Creo)

Job description

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. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

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. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Position: Automation Engineer

Location: Valley Green, PA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We have design, sales, and manufacturing locations globally and are currently seeking a Automation Engineer to join our Cable Backplane Systems team located in Valley Green (Etters), PA.

High speed cable backplane systems enable most of the world's IT and datacom; including leading the way for the AI/ML revolution; and 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 the most rewarding experience for an employee.

This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented and innovative Automation Engineer to join a global technology company that is the leader in the high-speed interconnect industry. You will be an integral part of a cross-functional team responsible for new product development. Product development team engineering disciplines include Mechanical Design, Signal Integrity, Mechanical Integrity, Manufacturing, and Process Development.

Responsibilities

Job functions include developing concepts, writing scope of work documents, and designing, testing, deploying tooling and validation of automated systems. Candidates will work closely with external suppliers and manufacturers, supporting the development, fabrication and build of prototypes, pilot production and deployment of high-volume factory automation. Candidates should also have experience with machining as well as design.

Qualifications

• MS (with 5+ years' experience) or BS (with 10+ years) in Mechanical or Robotic Engineering
• Must have experience with automation, PLCs, and electrical controls
• Proficient with solid modeling tools, Pro/E Creo preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical & non-technical people
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin

For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/