Automation Engineer - High-Speed Interconnects

Amphenol ICC; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Valley Green, PA is seeking an Automation Engineer to join the Cable Backplane Systems team. The role focuses on developing automated tooling, systems, and validation within a high‑speed interconnect environment.

The candidate should have 5+ years in mechanical/robotic engineering with PLCs, electrical controls, and strong analytical skills, plus willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, write scope of work, and design, testing, deploying tooling and validation of automated systems.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturers on prototypes, pilot production and deployment of high-volume factory automation.
• Demonstrate machining experience and design throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Automation experience

PLCs & controls

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MS in Mechanical or Robotic Engineering

BS in Mechanical or Robotic Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Valley Green, PA is seeking an Automation Engineer to join the Cable Backplane Systems team. The role focuses on developing automated tooling, systems, and validation within a high‑speed interconnect environment.

The candidate should have 5+ years in mechanical/robotic engineering with PLCs, electrical controls, and strong analytical skills, plus willingness to travel domestically and internationally.