Engineering Lab Technician – Precision Testing

Amphenol ICC; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician in Etters, PA. The role involves hands-on testing of connector products, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure specifications are met.

Responsibilities include executing experiments, electrical measurements, mechanical testing with Instron equipment, and accurate data recording.

Qualifications

• At least 3 year MET or EET preferred; or 1-2 years of postsecondary education in Physics or Mathematics.
• Strong aptitude in mechanical systems, geometry, statistics, and numerical analysis.
• Has the ability to perform soldering

Responsibilities

• Execute repeatable experiments and characterizations for both electrical and mechanical performance.
• Understand and perform the basics of electrical measurements, such as low-level resistance measurements using lab instruments such as 4-wire meters.
• Conduct mechanical testing using equipment such as Instrons to obtain force measurements and perform stress/cycle testing.
• Accurately record, store, and analyze data using Excel; generate reports and presentations in PowerPoint.
• Maintain detailed documentation of lab work and experiments in a laboratory notebook.
• Be able to perform sample preparation on electrical or mechanical devices – potting/polishing, metallography, soldering, etc.
• Collaborate with Signal Integrity Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing, and Sustaining Engineering teams.
• Handle sensitive equipment with precision and consistency.
• Ability to solder to assist with sample prep for product qualification.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Data analysis

Excel

Team collaboration

Education

MET/EET preferred

Physics or Mathematics postsecondary

Tools

Instron

Bluehill

4-wire meters

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician in Etters, PA. The role involves hands-on testing of connector products, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure specifications are met.

Responsibilities include executing experiments, electrical measurements, mechanical testing with Instron equipment, and accurate data recording.