Mechanical Design Engineer

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a division of Amphenol Corporation, a leader in interconnect solutions. The Mechanical Design Engineer will design and develop high-performance connectors and assemblies in Hampton, NH, collaborating with Sales and Applications Engineering to collect requirements and deliver robust drawings for machining and assembly.

The role emphasizes design iteration, test data gathering, and production support to improve cost and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and GD&T.
• Ability to read and create mechanical prints and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and communication.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect design requirements with the Sales team.
• Collaborate with customers to finalize socket or connector designs.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Applications Engineering.
• Generate detailed drawings for machine shops.
• Assist Production with troubleshooting assembly.
• Gather test data to support R&D activities.
• Select seed design or start from scratch meeting requirements.
• Support Production with fixture designs as needed.
• Identify process deficiencies and develop improvement plans.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Position Summary

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Hampton, NH

Amphenol Ardent Concepts is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance multicoax and coaxial assemblies, connectors, and sockets used in the development of next generation semiconductors and electronics systems. Our core technology is the smallest, fastest, most electrically efficient compression mount connector technology worldwide. As data rate requirements increase and devices and systems shrink, Ardent's products deliver superior signal integrity in a dense footprint that can be reusable across programs to maximize cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Collect design requirements in conjunction with Sales team.
• Work with customer to arrive at an approved socket or connector design.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Applications Engineering
• Generate detailed drawings for machine shops.
• Assist Production with troubleshooting assembly.
• Gather test data to support R&D activities.
• Select relevant seed design or start a design from scratch that satisfies the requirements.
• Support Production with fixture designs as needed.
• Identify process deficiencies and develop solutions to improve those deficiencies

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Ability to read, interpret, and create a variety of types of mechanical prints and drawings
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks
• Able to work independently
• Drive and passion to become a primary contributor to the company's overall success
• 3-5 years of experience preferred

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/