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About the Role

The Automation Engineer will design, deploy, and sustain automated assembly and test solutions for high-volume, high-mix electrical connector manufacturing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across production lines.

Responsibilities

• Own concept-to-ramp for automated assembly and test equipment, including requirements, vendor selection, RFQs, design reviews, FAT/SAT, installation, validation, and handover.
• Architect PLC/HMI, motion, robotics, and vision systems for various manufacturing processes.
• Specify and integrate feeders, actuators, tooling, sensors, conveyors, fixtures, and poka-yoke systems.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, motion, and safety PLCs.
• Deploy and program robots/cobots and machine vision for guidance and inspection.
• Connect equipment to MES/SCADA for traceability, data collection, and real-time analytics.
• Lead PFMEA, control plans, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and PPAP/FAIR.
• Ensure electrical and machine safety compliance, ESD, and LOTO.
• Troubleshoot chronic downtime, reduce MTTR/MTBF issues, and drive root cause/corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as kaizen, SMED, standard work, and 5S.
• Create documentation, train technicians and operators, and mentor junior engineers.
• Manage spares strategy and CMMS inputs with Maintenance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, machine uptime, and cycle time reduction.

Requirements

• BS in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years in automation for precision assembly; small-parts or connector manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Hands-on PLC/HMI programming, servo/motion tuning, and electrical panel troubleshooting.
• Experience with machine vision, pneumatics, and fixture/tooling design.
• Ability to read and create electrical/mechanical drawings (schematics, GD&T).
• Familiarity with CAD and EPLAN/AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proficiency with PFMEA/CP/PPAP or IQ/OQ/PQ, SPC, MSA/GR&R, root cause analysis (8D/A3).
• Experience with robotics/cobots.
• Connector/process experience including crimping, pin insertion, press-fit, overmolding/insert molding, ultrasonic/laser welding, heat staking, potting/adhesives, continuity/hipot testing.
• Exposure to IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485 standards.
• Knowledge of safety and electrical standards: NFPA 79, UL 508A, CE marking; machine risk assessment.
• Experience with data/IIoT technologies like OPC UA, SQL, Ignition, FactoryTalk, basic Python or structured text.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent project leadership credentials.
• Vendor management experience and capital project delivery ($100k–$2M+).
• Systems thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills: scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder alignment.
• Clear technical communication, change management, and shop-floor presence.
• Bias for action, ownership, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Ability to work in labs, at customer sites, and with hands-on equipment.
• Occasional lifting of samples/equipment (up to 50 lbs).
• Regular domestic travel and occasional international travel.

Skills

• PLC/HMI programming
• Motion control
• Robotics
• Machine vision
• Pneumatics
• Fixture design
• Tooling design
• Electrical panel troubleshooting
• CAD
• EPLAN
• AutoCAD Electrical
• PFMEA
• Control plans
• Process validation
• PPAP
• SPC
• MSA
• Root cause analysis
• 8D
• A3
• Robotics/cobots
• Crimping
• Pin insertion
• Press-fit
• Overmolding/insert molding
• Ultrasonic welding
• Laser welding
• Heat staking
• Potting/adhesives
• Continuity testing
• Hipot testing
• IATF 16949
• AS9100
• ISO 13485
• NFPA 79
• UL 508A
• CE marking
• Machine risk assessment
• OPC UA
• SQL
• Ignition
• FactoryTalk
• Python
• Structured text
• Six Sigma
• PMP
• Vendor management
• Capital project delivery
• Systems thinking
• Structured problem solving
• Project management
• Technical communication
• Change management
• Continuous improvement

Location

• Endicott, New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3+ years

Education Level

• BS in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)

About the Company

• Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, New York, specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for harsh environments and high performance.
• Our solutions cater to diverse, high-growth industrial sectors such as alternative energy, energy storage, hyperscale datacom, telecom, rail and mass transit, electric and hybrid vehicles, transportation, factory automation, robotics, and heavy equipment.
• Our product portfolio addresses modern power and signal requirements and emerging system technology needs encompassing high-amperage power interconnects utilizing proprietary RADSOK® contact technology, ruggedized circular, rectangular interconnects and board level contacts, advanced power distribution including value-add box builds, custom-engineered cable assemblies and overmolded harnesses.
• With a dedicated team of over 2500 skilled staff operating across a growing international footprint—including eight key manufacturing sites in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East providing localization for our customer base.
• Amphenol Industrial Operations consistently meets the highest global standards of quality, product performance, design capabilities, and regionalized technical and sales support.
• Amphenol Industrial Operations proudly operates as a business unit of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH), a global leader in the electronics revolution, headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut.