Automation Engineer — High-Volume Connector Assembly

Amphenol CIT

Village of Endicott (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amphenol Industrial Operations in Endicott, NY seeks an Automation Engineer to design, deploy, and sustain automated assembly and test solutions for high-volume manufacturing. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across production lines.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI programming, robotics/vision integration, and experience with CAD/EPLAN.

Qualifications

3+ years in automation for precision assembly; small-parts or connector manufacturing preferred.
Hands-on PLC/HMI programming, servo/motion tuning, and electrical panel troubleshooting.
Experience with machine vision, pneumatics, and fixture/tooling design.
Read and create electrical/mechanical drawings (schematics, GD&T); familiarity with CAD and EPLAN/AutoCAD Electrical.

Responsibilities

Own concept-to-ramp for automated assembly and test equipment: requirements, RFQs, design reviews, installation, validation, and handover.
Architect PLC/HMI, motion, robotics, and vision systems for processes such as pin/terminal forming and insertion, crimping, and 100% in-line inspection.
Lead PFMEA, control plans, IQ/OQ/PQ, and PPAP as applicable (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
Troubleshoot downtime, drive continuous improvement, and mentor technicians and junior engineers.