Test Lab Technician

Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems. The primary end markets for the Company's products are communications and information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.

 

Summary

***This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship or Relocation***

This position performs product qualification, development, and failure analysis experiments; designs, prepares, and executes connector tests and provides results in a reportable form for consultation with customer. The position works with and contributes to continuous improvement as a member of a cross-functional team and must always consider customer satisfaction (whether the customer be internal or external) as their primary objective.  The selected candidate will be knowledgeable in laboratory quality, safety, and site administrative policies and is expected to act in a manner consistent with these policies and procedures.

Tasks:
• Organizes, identifies, and prepares connector samples for subsequent testing and performance characteristic measurement. Operates and maintains professional test, measurement, and data acquisition equipment.
• Discusses objectives with lab staff member and/or customer to determine optimum preparation techniques for evaluation of electrical and mechanical characteristics of connector systems under evaluation. Develops techniques to customize and adapt test sample to test and measurement equipment.
• Records test equipment operation data. Compiles measurement data in statistical and/or graphical form and summarizes for consulting purposes.
• Coordinates and plans necessary support from within and outside the Laboratory environment for preparation of test fixtures and special tests. Procures basic laboratory supplies.
• Prepares samples using techniques such as: soldering, wire stripping, wire crimping, solvent cleaning, and basic hand tools. Operates environmental test chambers and mechanical shock and vibration testers. Measures tensile, insertion, retention, extraction, mating/unmating, and normal forces using a compression/tensile tester. Measures electrical characteristics such as contact resistance, insulation resistance, dielectric strength, and current rating. Performs chemical tests such as solderability and contact plating porosity.
• Interprets product specifications, industry standards, and customer specifications in order to perform required testing. Compares product performance with anticipated results and/or known industry standards.
• Attends and participates in meetings in order to exchange information and resolve problems.
• Records results either manually or from operation of computer-controlled data acquisition systems. Completes equipment operating logs, memos, reports, etc. in order to communicate or make a record.
• Assists in the training of new lab technicians in the operation of a limited amount of test equipment.
• Execute simple qualification test schedules and develop sample identification schemes.
• Performs other tasks at the request of supervisor.

Education/Qualifications:

• AS or AAS degree in mechanical technology or related field; or, 2+ years current, equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of basic connector performance parameters and related characteristics as used in products and associated tooling.

• Demonstrated skills to perform limited chemical, mechanical, electrical, and environmental exposure tests.

• Thorough understanding of the principles of operation of a limited amount of test equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to use standard statistical

 

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term & Short-Term Disability, HSA (including employer contribution), 401k with Company Matching, Tuition Assistance and payment toward your student loan, Fitness Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off & Personal Days. 

Amphenol's main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity or National Origin