Amphenol · 2 days ago
Engineering Technician- Extrusion and Materials
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market. They are currently seeking an Engineering Technician with a focus on extrusion and materials to support R&D extrusion processes and materials testing.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for the setup, operation, monitoring and tear down of extrusion line for wire and cable and medical extrusion processes
Maintains accurate documentation of repairs, maintenance schedules, extrusion run logs of the extrusion line and analytical equipment of the team
Supports the Advanced Materials Engineers during the implementation and validation of new materials, extrusion processes, screening of new pieces of equipment and continuous improvement initiatives
Supports raw material testing by performing sample preparation, measurements, and analysis as necessary (thermal analysis, rheology and mechanical testing)
Plans, executes, and reports results of product level test and measurement methods
Ensure safety protocols are followed during testing and laboratory activity
Responsible for keeping the work area, machines, and tooling inventory clean and organized
Qualification
Required
Associates degree with 5+ years of relevant experience on wire & cable and/or catheter/medical device extrusion
Strong knowledge of extrusion raw materials, including polyolefins and fluoropolymers
Proficiency with extrusion auxiliary equipment such as pay-off, take-up, measuring devices, vacuum sizer/calibrators, pullers, melt pumps
Experience with disassembling and cleaning extrusion equipment and extrusion die
Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
Ability and desire to be 'hands on'
Competency in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team
Preferred
Knowledge of polymer characterization including mechanical, thermal and rheology
Company
Amphenol
Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers on the planet you’ve never heard of.
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