Mechanical Engineer, Mechanisms for High-Speed Connectors

Amphenol Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation in Raleigh, NC seeks a Mechanical Engineer focused on mechanisms to design and develop alignment systems. The role emphasizes robust mechanism performance in misalignment scenarios and collaboration across engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams.

The engineer will perform tolerance analysis and finite element assessments, guide prototypes through pilot production, and support NPI transitions to volume manufacturing in a global context.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong design and kinematics experience in mechanisms.
• Proficiency with solid modeling and FEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop alignment mechanisms with pins, bearings, springs.
• Perform tolerance analysis and FEA for mechanical components.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing for prototypes and NPI.
• Provide technical guidance to drafters and engineers.
• Support documentation and qualification of mechanisms for production.

Skills

Mechanism design

Kinematics

FEA

Solid modeling

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro/E

FEA tools

Job description

Amphenol Corporation in Raleigh, NC seeks a Mechanical Engineer focused on mechanisms to design and develop alignment systems. The role emphasizes robust mechanism performance in misalignment scenarios and collaboration across engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams.

The engineer will perform tolerance analysis and finite element assessments, guide prototypes through pilot production, and support NPI transitions to volume manufacturing in a global context.