Engineering - Electrical Design Engineer

Amphenol CIT; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol CIT in Wisconsin is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer I to develop and document electrical and avionics systems for aircraft entertainment, navigation, and communications. You will support manufacturing, sales, customer service, and quality teams while producing detailed drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation layouts.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field (or four years of relevant experience), strong English communication, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering/sciences or related field; or 4 years of industry experience in lieu.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with MS Office, SharePoint; SAP ERP; 2D/3D design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and document electrical and avionics systems per specs and standards.
• Develop product drawings and wiring diagrams; coordinate with customers and engineers.
• Support manufacturing, sales, customer service, and quality teams.
• Prepare test plans and reports; lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

MS Office

SharePoint

SAP ERP

2D/3D design

Aircraft avionics

Regulatory certs

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering/sciences or related field

Job description

Company Information

Headquartered in St. Augustine, FL, with offices and manufacturing facilities all around the globe, Amphenol CIT is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries like Aerospace, Military & Defense Electronics, Space, Medical, Test & Measurement, and Industrial.

Our talented team of employees worldwide helps bring movies to your seat on airplanes, deliver mission-critical information from drones to the command office, transfer heart rhythm to paper, route communications from space, connect power to downhill oil drills, and get planes back in the air faster. At Amphenol CIT, we make the amazing possible.

Electrical Design Engineer I

Summary

An Electrical Design Engineer I is responsible for the development and documentation of electrical and avionics systems designs in a cross-functional engineering team environment. Provides support for other departments including manufacturing, sales, customer service, and quality. Products include high-performance electro-mechanical systems and components, integrated structures, and control panels used for aircraft entertainment, navigation, and communication systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Creates designs by analyzing product or equipment specifications, performance requirements, and existing manufacturing capabilities. Performs moderately complex design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of products by applying engineering principles and established analytical tools. Develops detailed designs by using provided by others.
• Research manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations as part of long-range plant and product engineering planning.
• Conducts analyses and/or tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials or processes and completes required documentation by applying engineering principles and company standards, and generating reports, procedures, or change proposals.
• Develops acceptance, engineering evaluation, development and qualification/certification test plans, procedures, and reports. Compiles and analyzes operation, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.
• Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements, cost-defining recommendations, and change proposals.
• Prepares or directs preparation of product design data, which includes detailed drawings, assembly drawings, wire diagrams, and installation drawings by coordinating with customers, engineers, designers, and drafters, interpreting customer and functional requirements, or by using computer-aided design tools and following industry drawing standards. Develop data and make preliminary layouts and documentation in response to customer proposal requests.
• Reviews drawings and layouts to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies. Directs revisions and improvements to other engineers and designers. Implement revisions and improvements to drawings and layouts.
• Communicate with customers to establish understanding of customer’s technical requirements and convey design capabilities or product performance.
• Supports preparation of technical proposals for customers by reviewing and interpreting specifications and requirements. Includes providing engineering labor and schedule estimates.
• Recommends and incorporates changes to enhance products and processes by applying continuous improvement methodologies. Leads product and process improvement initiatives.
• Enhance technical knowledge by routinely reading technical publications, enrolling in educational courses, and engaging in professional associations.
• Participate in organizational improvement initiatives that involve cross-functional team settings and responsibilities.
• Supports project management personnel in the creation and maintenance of project schedule, resources, and budget, which includes the creation of milestones required to complete assigned projects.
• Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner.
• Maintains clean, organized work environment and adheres to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Adheres to all factory safety procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*

Supervisor Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.

Qualifications

To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in engineering/sciences or related field of study, no experience required.
• Minimum of four years of industry experience in lieu of Bachelor of Science degree will be considered.

Language Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Conversation in any other language is preferred.

Job Skills

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Skills in the use of 2D and/or 3D design software are a plus.
• Knowledge about the operation and design of aircraft electrical and avionics systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory certification requirements for aircraft electrical and avionics systems is a plus.
• Ability to be flexible and function comfortably in a fast-paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions and read blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
• Good team player with the ability to collaborate with various departments.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey standards and procedures.
• Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders or special projects to meet customer or internal demands.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while operating a computer. They frequently use their hands to type, handle objects, and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, reaching at or below shoulder level, and keyboarding. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an air-conditioned work environment where employees have desks or cubicles and work in a fixed location. The physical environment is usually comfortable, well-lit, and equipped with the necessary facilities and hardware. The company culture is a culture of teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, business casual, strategic, and goal oriented. The working conditions are stable, predictable, and secure.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Amphenol CIT is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

• ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
• Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.
• Hearing protection in specific locations.
• Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).

TRAVEL

Approximately 10% of travel is expected.

AMPHENOL CIT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Amphenol CIT is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Amphenol CIT participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at [e-mail]