Engineering Technician

Amphenol CIT; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol CIT in Saint Augustine, FL, is looking for an Engineering Technician I to manage and improve manufacturing processes. The role involves providing technical support to production, troubleshooting, and participating in continuous improvement efforts.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and technical skills in manufacturing. The position typically requires shift work and commitment to quality standards. Join us to contribute to high-performance interconnect solutions!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience manufacturing or testing microwave cables or related products.
• Formal Problem-Solving Training (RCA, PDCA, 8D, etc.) preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in a custom make-to-order environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and oversight to production.
• Resolve production issues using root cause analysis.
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools to improve quality.

Skills

Technical support

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing tools

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Electronic Technology

Job description

Overview

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. Take the next step to become an integral part of our team by applying today and kickstart your journey with us.

Position

The Engineering Technician I performs engineering activities required to support, monitor, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes and products. The engineering technician provides technical support for the manufacturing area to which they are assigned (cable, assembly, plating, etc.).

Essential Job Functions

• Provide technical support and oversight to production to meet quality, cost, and on-time delivery goals.
• Resolve production issues using root cause analysis and establishing corrective actions.
• Builds, tests, and evaluates engineering samples and prototypes.
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools to improve quality and reduce waste (Standard work, 5S, Flow, Kanban systems, etc.).
• Participate in continuous improvement activities related to production processes.
• Participate in sustaining engineering activities (process and router updates).
• Oversee R&D production runs to validate new manufacturing processes.
• May perform technical training for specific tasks and require associated certifications (e.g., J-STD-001).
• Develops/maintains/updates work instructions and other related documentation.
• Performs advanced electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing to qualify and validate product performance.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent, e.g., vocational school.
• 1+ years of experience manufacturing or testing microwave cables or related products/processes or an associate degree in Electronic Technology or a similar discipline with less than 1 year of experience.
• Manufacturing experience in a custom make-to-order environment.
• Formal Problem-Solving Training (RCA, PDCA, 8D, etc.) preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Active IPC-WHMA-A-620 certification at the manager's discretion and may be specific to work location.

Language Requirements

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

Shift
1st

Work Environment

Typically, in a manufacturing or textile production setting, the role may involve shift work, overtime, and weekend schedules depending on production needs. The environment can be noisy, require repetitive motions, and involve handling of materials and equipment.

In essence, a Machine Braider Specialist ensures that braiding processes are efficient, products meet quality standards, and operations run safely and smoothly.

Environmental Policy

Amphenol CIT is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all of our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Amphenol CIT.

Travel

0% - 10%

Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity

AMPPHENOL 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]