Engineering Lab Technician

Position Title: Engineering Lab Technician (Signal & Mechanical Integrity)
Location: Santa Clara, CA
 

About Us:
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is a global leader in high-speed, high-bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market. Our products support Tier 1 OEMs and enable the electronics revolution across mobile networks, storage, servers, routers, and switches. Headquartered in Nashua, NH, we operate design, sales, and manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to support both Signal Integrity and Mechanical Integrity testing of our connector products. This role involves hands-on testing, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure our products meet rigorous electrical and mechanical specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform frequency (S-Parameter), time domain (TDR, BERT), and low-level resistance measurements using lab instruments such as 4-wire meters, oscilloscopes, and function generators.
• Conduct mechanical testing using equipment such as Instrons to obtain force measurements and perform stress/cycle testing.
• Execute repeatable experiments and characterizations for both electrical and mechanical performance.
• Accurately record, store, and analyze data using Excel; generate reports and presentations in PowerPoint.
• Maintain detailed documentation of lab work and experiments in a laboratory notebook.
• Collaborate with Signal Integrity Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing, and Sustaining Engineering teams.
• Handle sensitive equipment with precision and consistency.

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of postsecondary education in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Strong aptitude in mechanical systems, geometry, statistics, and numerical analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret geometric drawings, schematics, and block diagrams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Experience with Instron equipment and Bluehill software is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to repeatedly connect/disconnect threaded cable connectors using precision torque or static wrenches.
• Fixturing of test samples requiring use of hand tools and lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Primarily sedentary role involving benchtop instruments and computer work.

The hourly ratee for this position ranges between  $25.00/hr to $38.00 annually. In determining rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It would be rare for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a given role. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol’s total rewards package which includes participation in our comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day 1, vacation, sick leave, personal days, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and matching 401K.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.

For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/