NPI Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Etters, PA is seeking an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturability analyses and transition prototypes to mass production. You will lead DFM assessments, support new process designs, and work with cross-functional teams across global facilities.

You will provide hands-on manufacturing support, address component and quality challenges, and engage customers to deliver application expertise and drive new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Willingness to travel ~20% to manufacturing facilities (Mexico or Malaysia).

Responsibilities

• Lead DFM assessment and manufacturability analysis for new product development.
• Support scaled global manufacturing and mass production readiness.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, production lines and automation solutions.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure designs meet manufacturability and cost targets.
• Support trial production, production ramp and mass production implementation.
• Drive cost reduction and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with automation teams and manufacturing plants to implement new equipment and processes.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Global manufacturing experience

Automated manufacturing experience

Problem-solving skills

Travel willingness (20%)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SMT

Soldering process

Reflow

Pick and place equipment

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.

Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The Company designs manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems. The primary end markets for the Company’s products are communications and information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.

Position Summary: NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Etters, PA

ACS, a division of Amphenol, is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobil Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEM's globally. Our global headquarters are located in Wallingford, CT and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally.

As a New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing the development and launch of innovative connector Mezzanine Products. Your responsibilities include leading manufacturability assessments, supporting the design and implementation of new processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transition from prototype to mass production. You will provide hands-on support within the manufacturing facility, addressing component, documentation, and quality challenges as they arise, and will actively engage with customers to deliver application expertise and drive new business opportunities. This position is integral to a global team, ensuring robust technical solutions and successful product introductions.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFM assessment and manufacturability analysis for new product development.
• Support scaled global manufacturing and mass production readiness.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, production lines and automation solutions.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure designs meet manufacturability and cost targets.
• Support trial production, production ramp and mass production implementation.
• Drive cost reduction and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with automation teams and manufacturing plants to implement new equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong experience supporting global manufacturing operations and high-volume production.
• Experience with automated manufacturing lines and industrial automation.
• Knowledge of electronic assembly processes and production equipment. (SMT, Soldering process, Reflow, Pick and place equipment, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with international manufacturing teams.
• The role requires a willingness to travelto manufacturing facilities in Mexico or Malaysia, approximately 20% of the time.

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/