Quality Specialist

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Valley Green, PA is seeking a Quality Specialist to support quality systems, focusing on inspection, documentation, and root cause analysis for electronic components and assemblies.

This entry-level role involves performing inspections, recording results, assisting NCR processes, and helping maintain ESD, cleanliness and safety in the production area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree in electronics or related field.
• Basic understanding of IPC/WHMA-A-620 or similar standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Familiarity with measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, go/no-go gauges).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, ERP systems).
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electronic components, cable assemblies, and PCBs using magnification tools and measurement equipment.
• Verify compliance with work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Document inspection results in ERP or quality management systems.
• Assist in nonconformance reporting (NCR) and containment activities.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects (e.g., soldering, gasket placement, wire routing).
• Conduct basic electrical tests (continuity, hipot, LLCR) under supervision.
• Maintain calibration records for measurement tools.
• Participate in layered process audits and report findings. Ensure adherence to ESD, cleanliness, and safety standards in the work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

Documentation accuracy

MS Office / ERP

Communication & teamwork

Quality systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or associate degree in electronics

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Go/No-Go Gauges

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: Quality Specialist

Location: Valley Green, PA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile 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 Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally. Our team in Valley Green, PA is looking for a Quality Specialist.

Position Summary

The Quality Specialist supports the implementation and maintenance of quality systems to ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal procedures. This entry-level role focuses on inspection, documentation, and assisting in root cause analysis for electronic components and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electronic components, cable assemblies, and PCBs using magnification tools and measurement equipment.
• Verify compliance with work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Document inspection results in ERP or quality management systems.
• Assist in nonconformance reporting (NCR) and containment activities.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects (e.g., soldering, gasket placement, wire routing).
• Conduct basic electrical tests (continuity, hipot, LLCR) under supervision.
• Maintain calibration records for measurement tools.
• Participate in layered process audits and report findings.Ensure adherence to ESD, cleanliness, and safety standards in the work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree in electronics or related field.
• Basic understanding of IPC/WHMA-A-620 or similar standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Familiarity with measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, go/no-go gauges).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, ERP systems).
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in electronics manufacturing or cable assembly.
• Knowledge of quality tools (PFMEA, control plans, fishbone diagrams).
• Exposure to ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.

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/