Test Engineer: High-Voltage Connector Testing

Amphenol Aerospace; Village of Endicott (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Aerospace in Endicott, NY is seeking a Test Engineer to work with design engineers and test lab personnel to develop test plans and testing setups for connectors and cable assemblies. You will perform testing on products and new applications, applying sound engineering practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 2-4 years of relevant experience, with expertise in high voltage and high current testing, familiarity with industry standards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related Engineering discipline plus 2-4 years of applicable work experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of engineering principles as applied to electrical connectors.
• Thorough understanding of high voltage and high current electrical principles; partial discharge and heat rise testing preferred.
• Familiar with Military Specifications/Standards and industry test methods (e.g. EIA-364/ DO-160, EN2591).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to learn Amphenol operating programs.
• Must be organized, self-motivated and able to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and customized machinal and electrical tests on electrical connectors and cable assemblies.
• Specializing in high voltage (partial discharge) testing and high current (heat rise) testing with the ability to analyze results.
• Enhance and develop test procedures for products and new product applications.
• Write and review technical memos and engineering reports.
• Assist with failure analysis of products under test.
• Work with design engineers and design application engineers to develop test plans.
• Research equipment, procedural and software enhancements.
• Work with outside labs, sister divisions and industry standard committees as necessary.

Skills

Electrical engineering

High voltage testing

Partial discharge testing

Heat rise testing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Amphenol Aerospace in Endicott, NY is seeking a Test Engineer to work with design engineers and test lab personnel to develop test plans and testing setups for connectors and cable assemblies. You will perform testing on products and new applications, applying sound engineering practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 2-4 years of relevant experience, with expertise in high voltage and high current testing, familiarity with industry standards, and