Development Engineer - Amphenol Commercial Air

The Role -

Amphenol Commercial Air is seeking a Development Engineer to work out of its new facility in Endicott, NY. 

The Development Engineer is responsible for new product development engineering activities, working closely with Design Engineers and Design Application Engineers to prototype and refine product designs. Hands-on role responsible for building and validating prototypes and helping drive improvements to internal development processes.

The key responsibilities of the Development Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for product development engineering activities from concept through initial design validation
• Build test, and iterate on physical prototypes to validate design intent, form, fit, and function
• Work closely with Design Engineers and Design Application Engineers to prototype and refine product designs based on customer and application requirements
• Performs hands-on prototyping utilizing onsite 3D printing, machining and molding equipment; works with other departments and vendors to facilitate the build of more complex components/ assemblies
• Collaborate with Product Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure designs are manufacturable to support a smooth transition from prototype to production
• Coordinate with outside vendors to source prototype components, tooling, and materials
• Identify and drive improvements to internal prototyping and product development processes, working closely with Amphenol sister divisions
• Document design iterations, test results, and lessons learned to support engineering change processes and design history
• Support root cause analysis and design refinement based on test data and manufacturing feedback
• Prepares and manages planned programs, with or without subordinate responsibility

Location

• Endicott, NY

Salary: $62,354 - $85,000

The Person

The key skills and qualities of a Development Engineer at Amphenol Commercial Air:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience), with +1 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in product development and prototyping
• Experience with CAD (Creo or equivalent) and PDM systems (Windchill or equivalent) preferred
• Practical experience with 3D printing/additive manufacturing and basic machining is required
• Experience with electrical connectors or related aerospace products is preferred
• Experience with component molding is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel < 10% of the time
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Use of a computer from 1 to 8 hours a day
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Possible travel domestic or overseas

The Company -

With offices in Endicott and Sidney, NY and leveraging manufacturing sites in Sidney, NY, Mesa, AZ, Nogales, MX, and a Design Center in Pasadena, CA, Amphenol has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years.

Focusing on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments, we pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions.

Working at Amphenol means you are recognized and valued for your contributions because we believe that our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. We support and encourage career development for all employees and have ample opportunities for advancement.

We pride ourselves for being customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do. These values are ingrained in each of us and contribute to a culture of teamwork and meaningful work. 

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.  This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls.  Qualified candidates must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government. 

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.  We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.

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