Automation Engineer

Automation EngineerReports To: Plant ManagerJob Description Summary:The Automation Engineer will design deploy and sustain automated assembly and test solutions for highvolume highmix electrical connector manufacturing (contacts terminals housings overmolded/insertmolded components subassemblies). Youll collaborate with manufacturing quality maintenance tooling and supply chain to improve safety quality delivery and cost across Amphenol Industrial production Introduction:Amphenol Industrial Operations headquartered in Endicott New York with global manufacturing design sales and marketing locations 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 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 (GT AC PT Amphe-Lite Radsert PowerBlok SurLok Plus ePower UPC H4 Plus and more) 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 footprintincluding 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 Industrial Operations proudly operates as a business unit of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) a global leader in the electronics revolution headquartered in Wallingford Duties & Responsibilities:Solution DevelopmentOwn concepttoramp for automated assembly and test equipment: requirements (URS) vendor selection RFQs design reviews FAT/SAT installation validation and PLC/HMI motion robotics and vision systems for processes such as pin/terminal forming and insertion crimping pressfit heat staking ultrasonic/laser welding adhesive/potting screwdriving soldering laser marking and 100% inline and integrate feeders (vibratory/flexible) servo/pneumatic actuators tooling sensors conveyors fixtures and Software and DataProgram PLCs HMIs motion and safety and program robots/cobots and machine vision for guidance and equipment to MES/SCADA for traceability barcode/2D data matrix/RFID OEE and realtime analytics. Use SPC/DOE/MSA for process and ComplianceLead PFMEA control plans process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) PPAP/FAIR as applicable (IATF 16949 ISO 9001).Ensure electrical and machine safety compliance ESD and LOTO. Partner with EHS on guarding and Support and CITroubleshoot chronic downtime reduce MTTR/MTBF issues and drive root cause/corrective kaizen SMED standard work and 5S to improve throughput yield and documentation (SOPs schematics PLC/HMI backups BOMs) train technicians and operators and mentor junior spares strategy and CMMS inputs with opportunity to improve efficiency machine up time cycle time reduction by improving program or stronger the machine Education & Experience RequirementsRequired:BS in Mechatronics Electrical Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).3 years in automation for precision assembly; smallparts or connector manufacturing strongly PLC/HMI programming servo/motion tuning and electrical panel with machine vision pneumatics and fixture/tooling and create electrical/mechanical drawings (schematics GD&T); familiarity with CAD and EPLAN/AutoCAD :Proficiency with PFMEA/CP/PPAP or IQ/OQ/PQ SPC MSA/GR&R root cause (8D/A3).Experience with robotics/cobotsConnector/process experience: crimping pin insertion pressfit overmolding/insert molding ultrasonic/laser welding heat staking potting/adhesives continuity/hipot to IATF 16949 (automotive) AS9100 (aerospace) or ISO 13485 (medical).Safety and electrical standards: NFPA 79 UL 508A CE marking; machine risk OPC UA SQL Ignition FactoryTalk basic Python or structured Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt PMP or equivalent project leadership management experience and capital project delivery ($100k$2M).Core CompetenciesSystems thinking and structured problem management: scope schedule budget and stakeholder technical communication change management and shopfloor for action ownership and continuous improvement Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk hear sit stand; walk; and use hands to finger handle or feel. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. 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.