Mechanical Product Development Engineer – Connectors

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Valley Green, PA seeks a Product Development Engineer to be a key mechanical designer for next‑generation high‑speed connector products. You will collaborate with a senior engineer and cross‑functional teams to ensure the product roadmap meets current and future industry needs and to keep ACS at the forefront of technology.

Responsibilities span true R&D, IP, and preparing products for high‑volume manufacturing, with emphasis on materials, manufacturing

Qualifications

• BS/MS Mechanical Engineering (or similar engineering discipline).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with solid modeling/CAE/CAD tools (Pro/E, Solidworks, etc.).
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Understanding of GD&T, experience with FEA tools.
• Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering plastics; knowledge of networking/datacenter/server system architectures.
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies is a plus (stamping, molding, plating).
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering.
• Ability to travel ~10% domestic and international.

Responsibilities

• Understand the evolving industry needs, and resultant requirements of our products
• Work directly with Signal Integrity (EE) team to ensure the mechanical design supports the electrical performance requirements of the product
• Work directly with Mechanical Integrity team to ensure the mechanical design provides for a high reliability (quality) over the life of the product, including meeting all applicable industry, and internal, specifications
• Work directly with the NPI and Machine Design (automation) teams to ensure the product design can be built in high volume, efficiently, and with the highest of quality
• Conduct and understand tolerance loop analyses
• Responsible for aiding material selection (metal, plastic, surface coatings, etc.)
• Help to develop initial product specifications and technical documentation
• Interface directly with customers during multiple phases of a project, and aid in the sales process
• Work directly with internal and external suppliers for DFM, prototyping exercises, and production tooling design and qualifications; including the occasional travel to manufacturing and assembly sites around the world
• Provide technical assistance to product marketing and sales teams
• Participate in quality investigations and quality improvement initiatives in support of operational excellence
• Participate in fixture/tooling design and in creating and managing test plans (both mechanical and electrical)
• Active participation in cost reduction projects (alternative material discovery, manufacturing efficiency improvements, etc.)

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Communication with technical & non-tex

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering (or similar)

Tools

Solid modeling/CAE/CAD tools (Pro/E, Solidworks)

MS Office

GD&T

FEA tools

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Valley Green, PA seeks a Product Development Engineer to be a key mechanical designer for next‑generation high‑speed connector products. You will collaborate with a senior engineer and cross‑functional teams to ensure the product roadmap meets current and future industry needs and to keep ACS at the forefront of technology.

Responsibilities span true R&D, IP, and preparing products for high‑volume manufacturing, with emphasis on materials, manufacturing