Lead Mechanical Engineer

WHO ARE WE?

Thermometrics, Telaire, Protimeter, NovaSensor and Kaye are industry-leading sensor and measurement brands that are proudly part of Amphenol Sensors. Together, these businesses develop highly specialized technologies used across automotive, industrial, medical, environmental, and validation applications. Customers turn to our teams for deep expertise, rapid customization, and proven global manufacturing capabilities-helping them solve their toughest engineering challenges.

Amphenol Sensors- a subsidiary of the Amphenol Corporation, a member of the Fortune 500 (NYSE:APH). Established in 1932, Amphenol has pioneered innovation in electronics for nearly a century. Amphenol is the central hub of cutting-edge electronic solutions across virtually every end market, including Automotive, Broadband Communications, Commercial Aerospace, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications, Defense, Mobile Devices, and Mobile Networks.

Our unique, decentralized organizational structure fosters entrepreneurial leadership and drives excellent performance. We manage locally, enabling us to move at the speed of a small business, with the financial stability and global resources of an industry-leading, international company.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Own complete products, not just individual components.

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the development of advanced temperature and pressure sensing solutions used in electrified vehicles, industrial automation, healthcare equipment, AI-enabled data centers, and other demanding applications worldwide. Youll work directly with customers, drive product innovation, and lead products from concept through production launch while serving as a technical leader within the engineering organization.

LOCATION

St. Marys, PA

Enjoy a high quality of life with short commutes, affordable housing, outdoor recreation, and the opportunity to work on globally deployed technologies within a collaborative engineering environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead mechanical design and development of temperature and pressure sensing products.
• Develop innovative sensor packaging and mechanical architectures for harsh operating environments.
• Drive products from concept, prototyping, and validation through production launch.
• Partner directly with customers to develop application-specific sensing solutions.
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEAs, and root-cause investigations.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple product platforms.
• Influence future product roadmaps, technology strategy, and innovation initiatives.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience developing electromechanical products from concept through production launch.
• Experience with 3D CAD, product design, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience with testing, validation, and problem-solving in a product development environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of product development experience.
• Experience with sensor products, automotive, industrial, or medical applications.
• Experience with injection-molded plastics, metal components, sealing systems, and sensor packaging.
• Experience with DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, product validation, and global manufacturing environments.
• Experience using AI-enabled engineering tools to improve productivity and innovation.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

PEOPLE - We have the best people, over 1,700 of them across the globe who collaborate to bring our customers world class sensing solutions! Our culture is friendly, collaborative, and focused on serving our customers. We offer competitive benefits, retirement savings, generous paid time off, and more!

INNOVATION - We are passionate about designing and building sensors! We believe that innovation comes from applying deep expertise to new problems. Most of our products are custom, and our customers rely on us to deliver value in our solutions. Across our organization, we encourage trying new things, making informed bets, and taking personal ownership to see changes through.

EXCELLENCE - Not every manufacturer can lay claim to industry-leading performance. Our products offer the best value to our customers. We seek excellence in our

performance, continuously improve, and deliver outstanding results. We make it happen!

SUSTAINABILITY - We are committed to sustainability, and it is the core of our business. Our products are enabling revolutions in eMobility, energy efficient buildings, smart agriculture, and more. We match this commitment to sustainability in our purpose with sustainability within our own operations, prioritizing investments in our people, our environment, and the communities in which we work.

Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans