Engineering Lab Technician: Precision Testing & Analysis

Amphenol Corporation; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation's Amphenol High Speed Products Group in Etters, PA is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to support product level testing of connector products. The role involves hands-on testing, data collection, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure devices meet strict electrical and mechanical specifications.

The successful candidate will conduct repeatable experiments, perform low-level resistance measurements, operate Instron test equipment, record

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical testing and data capture essential.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic reporting.

Responsibilities

• Execute repeatable experiments and characterizations for electrical and mechanical performance.
• Understand and perform low-level resistance measurements with lab instruments.
• Conduct mechanical testing using Instron equipment to obtain force measurements.
• Accurately record, store, and analyze data; generate reports in PowerPoint/Excel.
• Maintain detailed documentation in a laboratory notebook.
• Prepare samples (potting/polishing, metallography, soldering) for qualification.
• Collaborate with Signal Integrity, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Sustaining teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Data analysis

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Excel literacy

Education

MET or EET preferred; or 1-2 years postsecondary in Physics/Math

Tools

Instron equipment

Bluehill software

Excel

Soldering equipment

Job description

Amphenol Corporation's Amphenol High Speed Products Group in Etters, PA is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to support product level testing of connector products. The role involves hands-on testing, data collection, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure devices meet strict electrical and mechanical specifications.

The successful candidate will conduct repeatable experiments, perform low-level resistance measurements, operate Instron test equipment, record