What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Optic Automation Engineer position at Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies?
Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) is a full service fiber optic company specializing in the fabrication and manufacture of fiber optic connectivity products and systems. Our commitment to technical excellence makes us an industry leader in producing sophisticated products and professional technical assistance in the fiber optic industry. AFSI, located in Allen, Texas, has and will continue to base its strategy on technical and application support, quality assurance, product performance and value.
General Description: The Fiber Optic Automation Engineer will oversee the installation, maintenance, and operation of automation equipment for optical fiber assemblies. Responsibilities also include specifying and procuring any tooling, fixturing and support equipment required to facilitate set-up and operation.
The candidate will generate work instructions, troubleshoot equipment, and work closely with other members of the engineering and production teams on projects as required.
Essential Functions:
• Design and develop manufacturing tooling and fixtures
• Work closely with development engineering and production team during launch of new products to ensure safe and timely launch
• Generate work instructions and procedures for tools, equipment and processes
• Facilitate and perform training on manufacturing procedures and processes
• Facilitate cross-functional process improvement teams
• Standardizing workmanship across the organization
• Develop and implement Manufacturing Control Plans based on DFMEA and PFMEA
• Implement and monitor process capability for continuous improvement
• Coordinate failure analysis; ensure true root cause identification and appropriate corrective actions related to tooling and equipment
• Utilize quality control tools to highlight failure analysis and prioritize improvement activities
• Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of the products
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must be skilled in AutoCad, Solid Works or equivalent CAD tools
• Understanding of GD&T inspection methods and equipment
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Tools; Value Stream Mapping, 5s, Standardized Work, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Error Proofing, Set up Reduction, Continuous Flow, & Pull Systems
• Proactive with desire to improve organization performance
• Strong understanding of best practices in customer service
• Strong interpersonal and team work skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Root Cause and Corrective Action analysis and suiting methodology.
• Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving methods (i.e. 5Y, 8D, Fishbone)
• Experience in aerospace or automotive.
• Excellent PC skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement
• Ability to travel - domestic and international
Position requires candidates to be U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status)