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.

Selected candidate will be knowledgeable in laboratory quality, safety, and site
administrative policies.

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.
Records results from operation of computer-controlled data acquisition
systems. Completes equipment operating logs, memos, reports.
Execute simple qualification test schedules and develop sample
identification schemes.
Performs other tasks at the request of supervisor.

Education/Experience

Associates degree in mechanical technology or related technical field with
at least two years of current experience in a technical/mechanical manufacturing
lab.
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.
Proficiency/understanding in the principles of operation of test equipment.
Demonstrated ability to use standard statistical techniques.
Proficiency in use of personal computers.

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