Materials Engineer

The Role -

Amphenol Aerospace is seeking a Materials Engineer to work out its state-of-the-art facility in Sidney, NY.

The Materials Engineer performs polymer materials activities, selections, and interpretations related to technical design and manufacturing support for engineering materials and processes. They perform laboratory projects on a service basis to design engineering, manufacturing engineering, production, procurement, and quality control. Activities include characterization, specification, and approval of materials and processes to support/expand product lines in accordance with Amphenol's strategic plans.

• Review design selections of materials to ensure compliance with internal and external specifications
• Prepare internal material specifications such as raw material specifications, process techniques, and customer requirements
• Perform and document failure analysis on both in plant failures and returned parts from the customers
• Provide expertise in polymer-based materials and their specifications - AMS, ASTM, customer specifications, and quality system AS9100
• Arrange for outside testing and work with the source on interpretation/dissemination of the final reports
• Maintain the materials lab
• Research and recommend new technology and materials to continue to improve Amphenol's leading edge in the connector business
• Work with other departments and customers in a service role to help solve material related problems
• Identify and help bring on-line new suppliers such as elastomer, potting and bonding, and polymer sources

Location -

• Sidney, NY
• 30 Minute Drive from Binghamton, NY
• 20 Minute Drive from Oneonta, NY

Salary: $62,354 - $85,000

The Person -

• Minimum 4 year degree in engineering or materials science (polymer core curriculum) or other related scientific field based on specific experience
• Strong, diversified knowledge of materials, processes, and relevant specifications to support military/aerospace/industrial connectors is required
• Ability to maintain working knowledge and operations of laboratory techniques to support elastomers, injection molding, surface chemistry, and polymeric processes
• Familiarity and knowledge of military specs, AMS/ASTM specs, and material specs related to the electrical connector industry
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for material interrogation, FTIR, DSC, and various other techniques
• Working knowledge of computers for generation of reports and data collection/analysis are required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with attention to detail
• Frequent periods of computer usage, sitting, standing and walking

The Company -

• Manufacturing sites in Sidney, NY, Mesa, AZ, Nogales, MX, and a Design Center in Pasadena, CA
• Leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years
• Focused on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments
• Pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions
• Recognized and valued for your contributions because we believe that our human capital is the most valuable asset we have
• Ambitious career development for all employees and ample opportunities for advancement
• Culture of teamwork and meaningful work
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do

We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.

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.