What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies?
WHO ARE WE?
Thermometrics, Telaire, Protimeter, NovaSensor and Kaye are industry-leading sensor and measurement brands that are proudly part of Amphenol Sensors. Together, these businesses develop highly specialized technologies used across automotive, industrial, medical, environmental, and validation applications. Customers turn to our teams for deep expertise, rapid customization, and proven global manufacturing capabilities—helping them solve their toughest engineering challenges.
Amphenol Sensors— a subsidiary of the Amphenol Corporation, a member of the Fortune 500 (NYSE: APH). Established in 1932, Amphenol has pioneered innovation in electronics for nearly a century. Amphenol is the central hub of cutting-edge electronic solutions across virtually every end market, including Automotive, Broadband Communications, Commercial Aerospace, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications, Defense, Mobile Devices, and Mobile Networks.
Our unique, decentralized organizational structure fosters entrepreneurial leadership and drives excellent performance. We manage locally, enabling us to move at the speed of a small business, with the financial stability and global resources of an industry-leading, international company.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Mechanical Engineer will join a global technology team of engineers supporting the business in the sensing areas. Plan and coordinate technical engineering initiatives to make sure they can complete a project within budget and on time. Be an integral member of a dynamic team that delivers innovative solutions to our customers.
LOCATION
St. Marys, Pennsylvania
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Provide innovative sensor solutions as part of New Product Introductions (NPI) and Custom Product Opportunities (CPO):
Challenge the status quo for improved processes and improved product cost position
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
PEOPLE – We have the best people, over 1,700 of them across the globe who collaborate to bring our customers world class sensing solutions! Our culture is friendly, collaborative, and focused on serving our customers. We offer competitive benefits, retirement savings, generous paid time off, and more!
INNOVATION – We are passionate about designing and building sensors! We believe that innovation comes from applying deep expertise to new problems. Most of our products are custom, and our customers rely on us to deliver value in our solutions. Across our organization, we encourage trying new things, making informed bets, and taking personal ownership to see changes through.
EXCELLENCE – Not every manufacturer can lay claim to industry-leading performance. Our products offer the best value to our customers. We seek excellence in our performance, continuously improve, and deliver outstanding results. We make it happen!
SUSTAINABILITY - We are committed to sustainability, and it is the core of our business. Our products are enabling revolutions in eMobility, energy efficient buildings, smart agriculture, and more. We match this commitment to sustainability in our purpose with sustainability within our own operations, prioritizing investments in our people, our environment, and the communities in which we work.
Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans
Thermometrics, Telaire, Protimeter, NovaSensor and Kaye are industry-leading sensor and measurement brands that are proudly part of Amphenol Sensors. Together, these businesses develop highly specialized technologies used across automotive, industrial, medical, environmental, and validation applications. Customers turn to our teams for deep expertise, rapid customization, and proven global manufacturing capabilities—helping them solve their toughest engineering challenges.
Amphenol Sensors— a subsidiary of the Amphenol Corporation, a member of the Fortune 500 (NYSE: APH). Established in 1932, Amphenol has pioneered innovation in electronics for nearly a century. Amphenol is the central hub of cutting-edge electronic solutions across virtually every end market, including Automotive, Broadband Communications, Commercial Aerospace, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications, Defense, Mobile Devices, and Mobile Networks.
Our unique, decentralized organizational structure fosters entrepreneurial leadership and drives excellent performance. We manage locally, enabling us to move at the speed of a small business, with the financial stability and global resources of an industry-leading, international company.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Mechanical Engineer will join a global technology team of engineers supporting the business in the sensing areas. Plan and coordinate technical engineering initiatives to make sure they can complete a project within budget and on time. Be an integral member of a dynamic team that delivers innovative solutions to our customers.
LOCATION
St. Marys, Pennsylvania
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Provide innovative sensor solutions as part of New Product Introductions (NPI) and Custom Product Opportunities (CPO):
- Product development - from inquiry to order and from order to production
- Concept, Design and Production validation
- Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
- Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
- Product documentation - CAD models, drawings, bill of materials
- Technical Regulations & Standards - REACH, ROHS and IMDS
- Quality - problem solving process, root cause analysis
- Timeliness- deliver expected results on time
- Cost - deliver cost effective solutions, execute cost out activities on existing product
- Safety - deliver safe products and processes while working in safe manner
- Benchmarking - competitive product analysis
- Collaboration with local and global manufacturing teams
Challenge the status quo for improved processes and improved product cost position
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years Mechanical Engineering experience post degree
- Successful experiences with designing packages for new sensors for various applications.
- Successful project management experience … demonstrated with successful examples of managing schedule, budget and exceeding customer expectations.
- Experience designing and developing sensor products customer applications.
- Innovative mindset … demonstrated by being owner of multiple patents.
- Experience with successful introduction of new products and processes into local and remote manufacturing locations.
- Experience with successful development and launch of sensor products within the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process.
- Successful utilization of plastic injection molding and automated manufacturing processes in sensor designs.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project tasks on time and on budget.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with co-workers.
- Six Sigma training or experience in applying the principles to process improvement and/or product development.
PEOPLE – We have the best people, over 1,700 of them across the globe who collaborate to bring our customers world class sensing solutions! Our culture is friendly, collaborative, and focused on serving our customers. We offer competitive benefits, retirement savings, generous paid time off, and more!
INNOVATION – We are passionate about designing and building sensors! We believe that innovation comes from applying deep expertise to new problems. Most of our products are custom, and our customers rely on us to deliver value in our solutions. Across our organization, we encourage trying new things, making informed bets, and taking personal ownership to see changes through.
EXCELLENCE – Not every manufacturer can lay claim to industry-leading performance. Our products offer the best value to our customers. We seek excellence in our performance, continuously improve, and deliver outstanding results. We make it happen!
SUSTAINABILITY - We are committed to sustainability, and it is the core of our business. Our products are enabling revolutions in eMobility, energy efficient buildings, smart agriculture, and more. We match this commitment to sustainability in our purpose with sustainability within our own operations, prioritizing investments in our people, our environment, and the communities in which we work.
Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans