Mechanical Integrity Engineering Technician

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.

About the Role

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 enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our team in Nashua, NH.

Responsibilities

• Assist and perform necessary measurements and testing of connectors and their components and materials for mechanical performance and reliability.
• Work in the Mechanical Integrity Laboratory testing connectors to ensure mechanical reliability meets specifications.
• Obtain low-level resistance measurements with a 4-Wire Meter.
• Obtain force measurements using a variety of equipment including Instrons.
• Assist with performing repeatable measurements for experiments and characterizations.
• Assist with performing repeatable cycle or stress testing using mechanical fixtures and equipment.
• Accurately record, store, and process data in Excel to create graphs and reports with PowerPoint.
• Keep track of all work and experiments performed.
• Interact as needed with Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Display caution around highly sensitive equipment and perform work with consistency and precision.

Requirements

• Minimum postsecondary education requirement of 1 to 2 years in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Strong mechanical, geometric, numerical, and statistical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret geometric drawings, schematics, and block diagrams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong accuracy and organizational skills.
• Must be self-motivated.

Qualifications

• Experience with Instron equipment and Bluehill Universal software is a plus.
• Experience with MeasureMind OGP equipment (or other measurement equipment) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Fixturing of test samples which require the use of hand tools and lifting up to 30 lbs.