Senior Microfabrication & Interconnect Engineer

Amphenol Corporation; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation's Advanced Microfabrication & Interconnect Technology Engineer in Etters, PA will evaluate, develop, and optimize micro-fabrication processes to produce high-precision interconnect components such as contacts and micro-housings. You will lead lab and pilot-scale experiments to prototype next-gen telecom products and support semi-automation concepts.

The role requires 5+ years in microfabrication, strong data-analysis skills, and proficiency with Creo/SolidWorks/NX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant engineering/physics discipline.
• 5+ years of microfabrication/micro-scale manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of lithography, laser micromachining, micro-EDM, micro-stamping, electroforming, and micro-injection molding.
• Experience with tolerance management, fixturing, and part handling.
• Experience with laser welding, micro-soldering, adhesives, and precision assembly.
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel, Minitab, MATLAB) and DOE/MSA capability.
• Familiarity with metrology techniques (optical microscopy, profilometry, SEM).
• Experience interfacing with suppliers and vendors; translate R&D into scalable production.
• Proficiency with Creo/SolidWorks/NX CAD tools.
• Collaborative, hands-on communicator.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and optimize micro-fabrication processes to produce high precision interconnect/connector components (e.g., contacts, shields, spring elements, micro-housings, and alignment features).
• Lead lab and pilot-scale experiments to prototype and validate emerging microfabrication and micro-assembly technologies for next generation Telecom/Datacom products.
• Develop and qualify micro-assembly processes for very small parts, including fixturing, alignment strategies, and robust part handling methods; support semi-automation/automation concepts (vision alignment, pick-and-place, error-proofing).
• Assess and apply multiple microfabrication methods as appropriate, such as photolithography/patterned processing, precision etching, laser micromachining, micro-EDM, micro-stamping/forming, electroforming/plating-based fabrication, and micro-injection molding or insert molding.
• Define process windows and characterization plans (DOE, process maps, capability studies, measurement system inputs) to ensure repeatable, scalable manufacturing outcomes.
• Support metrology and characterization (optical/digital microscopy, profilometry, cross-sectioning, SEM as needed) and correlate feature quality to performance and reliability.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for yield, dimensional, assembly, and reliability issues involving micro-scale components and processes.
• Collaborate with Development, NPI, Signal and Mechanical Integrity teams to translate design needs, customer requirements, and cost-reduction opportunities into manufacturable micro-scale solutions.
• Interface with suppliers, tool shops, equipment vendors, research labs, and universities to assess emerging microfabrication technologies; support qualification, technology transfer, and scale-up to manufacturing teams.
• Document technical findings, prepare reports, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders in a detailed manner.

Skills

Microfabrication experience

Lab & pilot-scale experiments

Data analysis

Micro-assembly techniques

Tolerance management

Metrology & characterization

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Creo/SolidWorks/NX

Job description

Amphenol Corporation's Advanced Microfabrication & Interconnect Technology Engineer in Etters, PA will evaluate, develop, and optimize micro-fabrication processes to produce high-precision interconnect components such as contacts and micro-housings. You will lead lab and pilot-scale experiments to prototype next-gen telecom products and support semi-automation concepts.

The role requires 5+ years in microfabrication, strong data-analysis skills, and proficiency with Creo/SolidWorks/NX.