HSIO Engineering Technician

Job Title: HSIO Engineering Technician

Department: Research and Development

Reports To: Manager, Product Development

Location: This position will be based in our Etters, PA office

Summary: Responsible for supporting HSIO connector and OverPass product and process development, customer prototypes, test samples coordination, and fixture development, data collection, design variations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Ability to create test fixtures using CAD software
• Ability to make product design modifications to facilitate customer specific request
• Coordinate and build mock-ups to facilitate product designs.
• Use machine shop tools like mills, drills, and other hand tools to modify parts and tools.
• Make test reports and customer presentations using Microsoft Office software
• Conduct testing, record data and present results.
  • The ability to question results to ensure data accuracy is necessary.
  • Organize and graph data for easy comparison and presentation.
• Preform electrical testing, including Low Level Contact Resistance (LLCR)
• Organize and prepare product and tooling for testing
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Work with mechanical and SI test labs in the completion of mechanical and signal integrity tests.
• All assignments must be completed in a safe manner in compliance with accepted engineering standards with minimal or no supervision.
• Prepare high-speed cables for testing.

Education and/or Experience

Associate’s degree or certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical Skills and Abilities

Candidate must demonstrate skills and understanding of the following basic connector and cable assembly operations:

• Strong attention to details
• Experience with using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks
• Familiarity with 3D printing
• Familiar with Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Other software such as MiniTab is a plus
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawing prints
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to read and understand technical schematics and instructions.
• Familiarity with machine shop tools like Milling machines, drills, taps and other hand tools.
• Ability to make accurate and repeatable measurements using tool makers microscope or other high precision measurement equipment
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work under a stereoscope
• Experience in soldering electronic components with a strong attention to detail is a plus.
  • Soldering certification is preferred (e.g., IPC J-STD-001 or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with various soldering techniques and equipment.
  • Soldering of wires

A minimum of (1) year of practical experience in connector and/or cable assembly manufacturing is preferred.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main 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.

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