Lab-Based Mechanical Test Engineer - High-Speed Connectors

Amphenol ICC; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Etters, PA, is building a product test lab to support qualification and engineering tests. The Mechanical Test Engineer will lead mechanical/environmental evaluation of connectors, develop robust methods and fixtures, and guide lab technicians through hands-on testing.

Responsibilities include creating test plans, maintaining data records, and coordinating cross-discipline work while ensuring data quality and lab safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3+ years in product testing, qualification, or mechanical design validation preferred.
• Ability to design fixtures and test methods, interpret drawings, analyze data, and write technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into documented test plans with sample definitions and criteria.
• Own test setup, fixtures, instrumentation, calibration, and data recording.
• Maintain traceable records and analyze results for qualification reports.
• Plan schedules and equipment capacity for qualification programs and ad hoc requests.
• Investigate unexpected results and recommend follow up tests or design changes.
• Develop and execute mechanical qualification plans for insertion/withdrawal force, durability, vibration, and more.
• Design or specify fixtures and loading conditions for tensile, compression and cyclic tests using Instron systems.

Skills

Test planning

Fixture design

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Instron

Bluehill software

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Etters, PA, is building a product test lab to support qualification and engineering tests. The Mechanical Test Engineer will lead mechanical/environmental evaluation of connectors, develop robust methods and fixtures, and guide lab technicians through hands-on testing.

Responsibilities include creating test plans, maintaining data records, and coordinating cross-discipline work while ensuring data quality and lab safety.