Test Engineer - Amphenol Commercial Air

The Role

The Test Engineer works with design engineers and test lab personnel to develop test plans, testing setups and perform testing on products and new product applications. The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform routine and customized mechanical and electrical tests on electrical connector and cable assemblies.
• Specializing in high voltage (partial discharge) testing and high current (heat rise) testing with the ability to analyze results.
• Enhance and develop test procedures for products and new product applications.
• Write and review technical memos and engineering reports.
• Assist with failure analysis of products under test.
• Work with design engineers and design application engineers to develop test plans.
• Research equipment, procedural and software enhancements.
• Work with outside labs, sister divisions and industry standard committees as necessary.

The Person

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related Engineering discipline plus a minimum of 2 - 4 years of applicable work experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of engineering principles as applied to electrical connectors.
• Thorough understanding of high voltage and high current electrical principles.
• Preferred: Partial discharge and heat rise testing experience.
• Familiarity with Military Specifications/Standards, Industry Standard test methods and equipment for connectors (e.g. EIA-364/ DO-160, EN2591, or similar).
• Organized, self-motivated, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and capable of learning and using Amphenol's operating programs.
• Physical demands of the job are sitting and typing. Job requires some minor lifting.
• Travel as necessary; up to 10% of the time.

The Company

Amphenol has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years. Focusing on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments, we pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions. We support and encourage career development for all employees and have ample opportunities for advancement. We are committed to being customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do. These values are ingrained in each of us and contribute to a culture of teamwork and meaningful work. Amphenol offers a competitive pay and benefits. The candidate must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government. 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. We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally. Amphenol Making History, Designing the Future