Test Lab Technician

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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.

Test Lab Technician

Division/Location: Amphenol FCI - Etters, PA

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship or Relocation.

FUNCTION

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 employee is expected to work with and contribute to continuous improvement in such ways as participating in cross-functional teams. The employee is to always consider customer satisfaction (whether the customer be internal or external) as his/her primary objective.

The employee is to be knowledgeable in laboratory quality, safety, and site administrative policies and is expected to act in a manner consistent with these policies and procedures.

• 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.

• Train 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess 2 years equivalent experience. OR A.A.S degree in mechanical technology or related field and limited related 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 techniques.
• Demonstrated use of personal computers.

Benefits and Perks

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

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.

Amphenol is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity or National Origin

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