Engineering Technician

Amphenol-Cmt; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol CMT is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Snoqualmie, WA to operate and support multiple production processes, bridging hands-on manufacturing with engineering analysis and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and the potential to grow toward an engineering position through structured milestones.

Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and facilities teams to ensure reliable workflows, document results, and participate in CAPA and

Qualifications

• Technical Associate’s degree or 3+ years of manufacturing experience, required.
• Aerospace, Medical device, electronics or PCB manufacturing industry, required.
• Experience with Laser, Etch, Wet (Electroplating), or sputtering processes and operations, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment across multiple manufacturing operations.
• Perform job duties in accordance with standardized work instructions, safety policies, and quality requirements.
• Participate in cross-training activities and achieve certification in multiple operational areas.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections and accurately document production results.
• Troubleshoot equipment or process issues and identify maintenance concerns; elevate issues as required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S and safety standards.
• Follow daily production schedules to meet output, throughput, and volume expectations.
• Collaborate with production and facilities teams to resolve issues and improve workflow reliability.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in training other team members after demonstrating competency in specific operations.
• Support process engineering activities including process characterization, optimization, and validation.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to identify trends, variability, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with implementation of process changes, tooling updates, and equipment qualifications under engineering guidance.
• Participate in failure analysis and root‑cause investigations using structured methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Support CAPA activities by contributing to investigation, corrective action development, and effectiveness verification.
• Prepare and update technical documentation including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and SOPs.

Skills

MS Office

SharePoint

ERP SAP

Tech docs

Process learning

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Education

Technical Associate’s degree

Tools

Laser equipment

Etch equipment

Sputtering equipment

Electroplating

Job description

Amphenol CMT is a leading innovator in the design and manufacturing of advanced medical devices that transform and elevate patient care. We specialize in engineering high-performance interconnects, flex circuits, molded components, precision bearings, and fully integrated solutions for surgical, interventional, monitoring, and other mission-critical applications.

Guided by a culture of innovation, collaboration, and lean principles, we deliver exceptional solutions and premium service that set new standards in the industry.

As part of the global Amphenol family—one of the world’s largest providers of high-technology interconnect, sensor, and antenna solutions—CMT is proud to contribute to products that enable the electronics revolution and improve lives worldwide.

MicroConnex, a CMT business unit, is a recognized leader in developing and fabricating specialized flex circuit technologies for high-density, demanding applications—further expanding our expertise and impact across critical industries.

SUMMARY

The Technician is responsible for operating and supporting multiple manufacturing processes to meet production, quality, and safety objectives. This role bridges hands‑on manufacturing execution with engineering analysis, process optimization, and technical problem‑solving which requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the flexibility to cross‑train and perform effectively across various operations. The technician will work collaboratively with production, engineering, quality, and facilities teams to ensure reliable workflows and continuous improvement. Finally, this position carries defined expectations for professional growth toward an engineering role through achievement of structured technical and analytical milestones.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment across multiple manufacturing operations.


• Perform job duties in accordance with standardized work instructions, safety policies, and quality requirements.


• Participate in cross‑training activities and achieve certification in multiple operational areas.


• Conduct in‑process quality inspections and accurately document production results.


• Troubleshoot equipment or process issues and identify maintenance concerns; elevate issues as required.


• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S and safety standards.


• Follow daily production schedules to meet output, throughput, and volume expectations.


• Collaborate with production and facilities teams to resolve issues and improve workflow reliability.


• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.


• Assist in training other team members after demonstrating competency in specific operations.


• Support process engineering activities including process characterization, optimization, and validation.


• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to identify trends, variability, and improvement opportunities.


• Assist with implementation of process changes, tooling updates, and equipment qualifications under engineering guidance.


• Participate in failure analysis and root‑cause investigations using structured methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone).


• Support CAPA activities by contributing to investigation, corrective action development, and effectiveness verification.


• Prepare and update technical documentation including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and SOPs.

*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

• Technical Associate’s degree or 3+ years of manufacturing experience, required.


• Aerospace, Medical device, electronics or PCB manufacturing industry, required.


• Experience with Laser, Etch, Wet (Electroplating), or sputtering processes and operations, preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• IPC‑A‑610 certification or working with standards, preferred

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.


• Conversational in any other language is a plus.

JOB SKILLS

• Intermediate in MS Office Suite and SharePoint.


• Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and follow technical documentation, work instructions, and equipment manuals.


• Proven ability to learn and retain multiple processes, equipment operations, and quality standards.


• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.


• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions accurately.


• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

As part of their job duties, the employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to reach, stretch, push, pull, crouch, stoop, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A work environment in a manufacturing plant is the physical and social setting where goods production occurs. Depending on the type of product, process, and plant, the work environment may vary in terms of noise, temperature, safety, and demand. Common characteristics of a work environment in a manufacturing plant are the use of machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise, with a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Amphenol CMT 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.

TRAVEL

Travel is not required for this position.

SALARY INFORMATION:

According to several states' laws, this position's salary range falls between $25.00 and $45.00 hourly/annually. However, this salary information is merely a general guideline. When extending an offer, Amphenol Critical Medical Technologies considers various factors such as the position's responsibilities, scope of work, candidate's work experience, education/training, essential skills, internal pay equity, and market considerations.

Certain roles are also eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases and annual bonus. These awards are discretionary and allocated based on individual and company performance. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 11 scheduled paid holidays, up to 80 hours of paid time off and sick paid time off.

AMPHENOL CMT 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 CMT 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.