Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM @ AMPHENOL RF, the world's largest manufacturer of coaxial interconnect products for radio frequency, microwave, and data transmission applications, and a proven leader in enabling next-gen technology!  Our global team of experienced engineers develops innovative solutions utilizing the most advanced manufacturing technology available, and we specialize in creating custom solutions that meet customer-specific design requirements. With consistent year over year growth, innovative technology, and a team that breeds success, we are always seeking top-tier, high-performing talent to join us! We are headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, and a division of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE ticker: APH), an industry leader for more than fifty years.

At Amphenol RF, you can expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, FSA, employer-paid life insurance), favorable work/life balance, a generous PTO allowance and paid holidays, an engaging and collaborative work environment, numerous opportunities for career growth, and an entrepreneurial focus that encourages employees to chart their own paths.

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer to work in a cross-functional team to design and develop RF Coaxial connectors and cable assemblies. Lead the technical development of assigned projects. Development work is focused on customer-specific applications. Exposure to a wide range of industries and technical challenges. Creativity and 3D visualization skills necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize 3D CAD engineering software to model and draft connector components and assemblies
• May be assisted by Entry/Junior or Intermediate Level personnel
• Lead the technical development of complex, often highly tooled products that require coordination between internal and customer-based teams
• Demonstrate innovation in the areas of design and process and file patents for novel solutions when approved
• Review product designs against functional requirements and implement risk mitigation to eliminate critical failure modes
• Perform tolerance studies and DFMEA’s to verify that assemblies will meet design intent
• Apply RF design concepts to design high performance transition lines
• Work with RF Engineer to validate and optimize RF performance
• Work with Applications Engineering to translate customers explicit and implicit requests into design requirements 
• Analyze or facilitate the analysis of mechanical testing requirements using FEA at a moderate level as required
• Ensure risk mitigation through prevention and detection means and conduct internal Critical Design Review meetings
• Create verification test plans and facilitate/perform and document electrical and mechanical testing of prototypes
• Maintain organized project files
• Adhere to project schedules and develop contingencies to reduce risk such as parallel path efforts
• Process Engineering Change Orders and New Product Releases
• Assist Applications Engineers and Program Managers in refining cost models for new product designs
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal departments as part of a cross-functional team to move the product design through a phased development process
• Ensure design for manufacturing and assembly principles are implemented and confirmed by relevant operations personnel
• Maintain ownership of all EARs and customers within assigned region
• Drive rapid resolution of quality and production issues related to product consumed within the region
• Assists in software/client set up and troubleshoot software issues for other engineers
• Utilize offshore engineering resources to increase throughput
• Attend after-hours calls with global engineering teams as needed
• Provide basic training for new hires and mentoring for all Design Engineers
• Ability to travel when necessary
• Any other duties as assigned

EDUCATION / experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum three (3) to eight (8) years related experience. 
• Other requirements as necessary.