Process Engineer

Position: Process Engineer

Location: Nashua, NH

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our Advanced Materials and Technology team. The position will be located in Nashua, NH.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to lead the development and optimization of a coating process for components used in high speed interconnects. The engineer will be responsible for designing, testing, and implementing scalable, robust processes that ensure product quality, consistency, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires strong knowledge of polymer substrates, coating technologies, and process control in a manufacturing environment.

• Support material characterization, reliability testing, and performance benchmarking for process scale up.
• Collaborate with Development, NPI, Signal and Mechanical Integrity teams to identify material challenges and translate findings into manufacturable solutions.
• Development of tool and fixtures using 3D CAD (Solidworks and/or Pro-Engineer)
• Define process equipment, fixtures and tools for new coating processes or process improvements
• Provide product and investment cost assessments for new or modified products for the justification and acquisition of major tooling and equipment.
• Write and develop machine / tooling specifications for processes and equipment to be purchased from outside sources.
• Drive process risk reduction effort using design for manufacturability (DFM), list potential critical/risk product-process areas (FMEA) and verification testing
• Define and drive process qualification (FAI, Cmk, Cpk) plans
• Coordinate with internal & external vendors the fabrication of prototype samples, tooling and equipment to meet schedules
• Involved in the analysis of defined risk areas and experimentation, detailed design and analysis, DOE, basic technology research and development.
• Develop and document assembly processes, which include process sheets, operating procedures, spare parts lists, and preventative maintenance plan.
• Provide training, guidance and support to production and specialized personnel as necessary
• Participate in team meetings to inform progress on project and customer driven deliverables (such as samples or qualification reports).
• Interface with vendor on new automated equipment development.
• Work closely with operations in defining operations plans capacity plan, time study, takt time, line balance, flow diagram, line lay-out, work instructions, workmanship standards, control and inspection plans and other manufacturing documentation.
• Work with manufacturing team to develop capacity and cost reduction plans for high volume efficiency, product cost reductions and capacity planning
• Some travel both domestically and internationally may be required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline preferably; Materials, Mechanical or Industrial.
• Experience with process development, DOE, SPC, and scale-up from lab to production.
• Experience in coating processes, inkjet/spray deposition, or related manufacturing technologies.
• Strong understanding of conductive inks, polymers, and adhesion mechanisms.
• Ability to work with cross-functionally, document and communicate technical findings to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with 3D CAD Design software (preferably Solidworks and/or Pro-Engineer)
• Ability to perform engineering experiments, collect data and analyze root cause/corrective action and tack time studies
• Experience on Automation