Automation Engineer - High‑Speed Interconnects & Prototyping

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

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation is seeking an Automation Engineer for the Cable Backplane Systems team in Valley Green, PA. You will develop concepts, design and validate automated tooling, and work closely with suppliers to bring prototypes to pilot production and full deployment.

This role emphasizes automation, machining experience, and collaboration across Mechanical Design, SI, Manufacturing, and Process Development in a global leader in high-speed interconnects.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, write scope of work documents, and design, test, deploy tooling and validate automated systems.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturers; support prototyping, pilot production and deployment of high-volume factory automation.
• Experience with machining and design.

Skills

Automation experience

PLCs & electrical controls

Analytical problem-solving

Communication & collaboration

Travel ability

Education

MS/BS in Mechanical/Robotic Engineering

Tools

Pro/E Creo

Job description

Amphenol Corporation is seeking an Automation Engineer for the Cable Backplane Systems team in Valley Green, PA. You will develop concepts, design and validate automated tooling, and work closely with suppliers to bring prototypes to pilot production and full deployment.

This role emphasizes automation, machining experience, and collaboration across Mechanical Design, SI, Manufacturing, and Process Development in a global leader in high-speed interconnects.