Senior Design Engineer

Senior Product Design Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Primary Work Location: Endicott, NY

 

SUMMARY

An Amphenol Industrial Operations (AIO) Sr., Design Engineer will work with the Design Engineering team on new and existing business spanning many markets and business opportunities. They will be responsible for performing research and creating designs of a new product, and improving existing products of the company, and determining different types of products that will be of use within an industry. The position reports to the Engineering Manager. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all safety policies and procedures and practices minimizing risk and striving for “Zero” incidents
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Adhere to methods, policies and processes set forth by the engineering management team
• Manage technical aspects of Product Design projects from ideation/concept to launch working closing with the cross-functional team utilizing lean product development techniques
• Effectively works independently or with others
• Mentor Product Design Engineers on aspects of product development
• Design expertise with plastics (injection molding), and metals (stamping and machining)
• Familiar with connector manufacturing processes including progressive die stamping, injection molding, crimping, ultrasonic welding, assembly, etc.
• Own entire the entire product design lifecycle
• Create all engineering documents utilizing SolidWorks and ePDM including BOMs, ECN, Drawings, etc.
• Develop test plan to meet all product requirements
• Work with test lab and/or performs tests to gain knowledge or qualify designs.
• Responsible for development and accuracy of work performed
• May work with outside Engineering Services or suppliers with their daily work or to support other departments
• Utilize creativity to develop product concepts and determine most effective way to gain knowledge required to develop product efficiently
• Continuing education and training encouraged
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Effective decision making
• Communicate with customers regarding their documents
• Utilize continuous improvement mindset when approaching work
• 5S/Housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned by management

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 5 Years experience in Connector Product Design Required
• Possess desire and ability to work cross functionally to develop and launch new innovative designs
• Excellent Solidworks skills with commitment to best modeling practices
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills required, including modern communication and office software
• Proficiency working with project management platform and ERP systems
• Expertise in creating drawings, tolerance analysis and GD&T
• Possess ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment
• Must have computer proficiency MS Office Suite with an intermediate skill level in Excel 
• Connector testing experience required; including but not limited to tensile testing, cross-sections, temperature rise
• Working knowledge of Lean tool including but not limited to: Root Cause Analysis, A3s, Knowledge Reports
• Strong Decision-making ability with the capability to explain reasoning for said decisions
• Prototyping experience required including 3D printing, contact and connector prototyping
• Ability to effectively use engineering analysis tools including finite element analysis, mold flow simulation, heat transfer and electrical simulation desired
• Familiarity with connector standards and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated fluency in technical concepts
• Must be able to show eligibility to legally work in the United States of America; Sponsorship not available for this position
• Must be fluent in English

 

COMPANY INTRODUCTION

Amphenol Industrial stands at the forefront of innovation as a premier manufacturer of circular connectors, boasting an expansive and dynamic product line that sets the industry standard.

Amphenol Industrial Operations (AIO) product lines consist of rectangular, standard miniature, fiber optic, EMI/EMP filter, and a variety of special application connectors.  Our manufacturing capabilities include state-of-the art CNC machining, die-casting, molding, impact and extruding, plating, screw machining and process controls.   AIO is a global company with facilities in Endicott, New York, Mesa, AZ and Detroit, Michigan, USA; Zhuhai, China, Nogales, Mexico, and Pécs, Hungary.

Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.  Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

If you are interested in this great opportunity and possess the skills and experience necessary, we are eager to hear from you. 

 

 

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