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Advanced Microfabrication Technology Engineer

Amphenol Communications Solutions · Yocumtown, PA · 4 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
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for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes location, department, posted date, location name, wage (Depends on Experience) – but wage is vague "Depends on Experience". According to rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. The wage is "Depends on Experience" which is vague; we should not create Pay section because it's not a specific amount. Similarly schedule not mentioned. Benefits not mentioned. So we may have sections: About the role (maybe from description), Responsibilities, Qualifications (maybe combine Requirements and Qualifications). The posting includes "Qualifications" heading already. Also there is a description about company etc. Could treat that as "About the role" or "About the company". The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can include About the role (summary of role and company). Responsibilities (list). Qualifications (list). Possibly Skills (maybe from qualifications). But we should not create thin sections. Let's extract substantive content. We have: Location: Yocumtown, PA Department: Engineering Posted: 9/21/2026 Location Name: HSIO-Valley Green Wage: Depends on Experience Then description about Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) etc. Then Position: Advanced Microfabrication Technology Engineer Location: Etters, PA Then description about Amphenol High Speed Products Group. Then "We are currently seeking an experienced Advanced Microfabrication & Interconnect Technology Engineer to join our team." Then Responsibilities (list bullet points). Then Qualifications (list bullet points). Then a paragraph about Amphenol Corporation being proud etc. Then EEO statement etc. We need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we should remove the EEO paragraph and the final paragraph about website? The final paragraph includes "Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer..." That's not boilerplate; it's about company culture. Might be considered substantive? It's generic but maybe keep as part of About the role. The EEO line is boilerplate, remove. Also "For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/" is maybe boilerplate; remove. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Thus we need to include: - About the role: could combine the description of the company and the position overview. We'll write a

summarizing: Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a world leader in interconnect solutions... The role is Advanced Microfabrication Technology Engineer located in Etters, PA, reporting to Sr. Engineering Manager, focusing on development, evaluation, implementation of micro-fabrication processes for next-gen interconnect technologies. But we must not invent details; we can paraphrase but must preserve all substantive information. Paraphrasing is okay as long as we don't lose detail. We'll include the key facts: ACS division, world leader, etc. The position location Etters, PA, reporting to Sr. Engineering Manager, responsibilities as listed. We'll create sections:

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but qualifications already cover skills; we can skip Skills to avoid thin. We must not repeat job title as heading. Already we have About the role etc. We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers. We must not include location metadata as headings; we can include location in About the role paragraph. We must not include wage section. Now extract responsibilities list exactly as in text: Responsibilities As an Advanced Microfabrication Technology Engineer reporting to the Sr. Engineering Manager, you are responsible for the development, evaluation, and implementation of micro-fabrication processes and micro-scale manufacturing methods for next generation interconnect technologies. Evaluate, develop, and optimize micro-fabrication processes to produce high precision interconnect/connector components (e.g., contacts, shields, spring elements, micro-housings, and alignment features).Lead lab and pilot-scale experiments to prototype and validate emerging microfabrication and micro-assembly technologies for next generation Telecom/Datacom products.Develop and qualify micro-assembly processes for very small parts, including fixturing, alignment strategies, and robust part handling methods; support semi-automation/automation concepts (vision alignment, pick-and-place, error-proofing).Assess and apply multiple microfabrication methods as appropriate, such as photolithography/patterned processing, precision etching, laser micromachining, micro-EDM, micro-stamping/forming, electroforming/plating-based fabrication, and micro-injection molding or insert molding.Define process windows and characterization plans (DOE, process maps, capability studies, measurement system inputs) to ensure repeatable, scalable manufacturing outcomes.Support metrology and characterization (optical/digital microscopy, profilometry, cross-sectioning, SEM as needed) and correlate feature quality to performance and reliability.Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for yield, dimensional, assembly, and reliability issues involving micro-scale components and processes.Collaborate with Development, NPI, Signal and Mechanical Integrity teams to translate design needs, customer requirements, and cost-reduction opportunities into manufacturable micro-scale solutions.Interface with suppliers, tool shops, equipment vendors, research labs, and universities to assess emerging microfabrication technologies; support qualification, technology transfer, and scale-up to manufacturing teams.Document technical findings, prepare reports, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders in a detailed manner. We need to split into sensible bullet points. The original is a run-on; we can break at each sentence. We'll produce bullets for each distinct responsibility. Let's list: - Develop, evaluate, and implement micro-fabrication processes and micro-scale manufacturing methods for next generation interconnect technologies. - Evaluate, develop, and optimize micro-fabrication processes to produce high precision interconnect/connector components (e.g., contacts, shields, spring elements, micro-housings, and alignment features). - Lead lab and pilot-scale experiments to prototype and validate emerging microfabrication and micro-assembly technologies for next generation Telecom/Datacom products. - Develop and qualify micro-assembly processes for very small parts, including fixturing, alignment strategies, and robust part handling methods; support semi-automation/automation concepts (vision alignment, pick-and-place, error-proofing). - Assess and apply multiple microfabrication methods as appropriate, such as photolithography/patterned processing, precision etching, laser micromachining, micro-EDM, micro-stamping/forming, electroforming/plating-based fabrication, and micro-injection molding or insert molding. - Define process windows and characterization plans (DOE, process maps, capability studies, measurement system inputs) to ensure repeatable, scalable manufacturing outcomes. - Support metrology and characterization (optical/digital microscopy, profilometry, cross-sectioning, SEM as needed) and correlate feature quality to performance and reliability. - Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for yield, dimensional, assembly, and reliability issues involving micro-scale components and processes. - Collaborate with Development, NPI, Signal and Mechanical Integrity teams to translate design needs, customer requirements, and cost-reduction opportunities into manufacturable micro-scale solutions. - Interface with suppliers, tool shops, equipment vendors, research labs, and universities to assess emerging microfabrication technologies; support qualification, technology transfer, and scale-up to manufacturing teams. - Document technical findings, prepare reports, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders in a detailed manner. Now qualifications list: Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (Master's or PhD preferred).5+ years of experience in microfabrication and/or micro-scale manufacturing/assembly (connector/interconnect, communications electronics, semiconductor packaging, micro-optics, medical devices, MEMS, or precision electromechanics preferred).Hands-on knowledge of multiple microfabrication methods (e.g., lithography/patterning, laser micromachining, micro-EDM, micro-stamping, electroforming/plating, micro-injection molding).Experience developing and qualifying processes for very small components, including tolerance management, fixturing, and part handling.Experience with joining and micro-assembly techniques such as laser welding, micro-soldering, adhesives, crimping/swaging, and precision mechanical assembly.Proficiency in data analysis tools (MS Excel, Minitab, MATLAB or equivalent) and statistical problem solving (DOE, capability, MSA).Familiarity with metrology and characterization techniques (optical microscopy, profilometry, cross-sectioning/SEM, mechanical testing) and ability to link micro-scale variation to performance.Experience interfacing with suppliers and equipment vendors; ability to translate R&D learning into scalable production processes.Experience with solid modeling tools - Creo and/or SolidWorks and/or NX; ability to collaborate with tooling and automation teams.Collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills with a desire and ability to make hands-on positive impact. We need to split into bullets: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (Master's or PhD preferred). - 5+ years of experience in microfabrication and/or micro-scale manufacturing/assembly (connector/interconnect, communications electronics, semiconductor packaging, micro-optics, medical devices, MEMS, or precision electromechanics preferred). - Hands-on knowledge of multiple microfabrication methods (e.g., lithography/patterning, laser micromachining, micro-EDM, micro-stamping, electroforming/plating, micro-injection molding). - Experience developing and qualifying processes for very small components, including tolerance management, fixturing, and part handling. - Experience with joining and micro-assembly techniques such as laser welding, micro-soldering, adhesives, crimping/swaging, and precision mechanical assembly. - Proficiency in data analysis tools (MS Excel, Minitab, MATLAB or equivalent) and statistical problem solving (DOE, capability, MSA). - Familiarity with metrology and characterization techniques (optical microscopy, profilometry, cross-sectioning/SEM, mechanical testing) and ability to link micro-scale variation to performance. - Experience interfacing with suppliers and equipment vendors; ability to translate R&D learning into scalable production processes. - Experience with solid modeling tools - Creo and/or SolidWorks and/or NX; ability to collaborate with tooling and automation teams. - Collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills with a desire and ability to make hands-on positive impact. Now About the role paragraph: combine company description and position overview. Company description: "Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive." Position overview: "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. We are currently seeking an experienced Advanced Microfabrication & Interconnect Technology Engineer to join our team." Also

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