Automation Engineer

Amphenol Industrial is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and sustain cutting-edge assembly and test solutions for high-volume, high-mix connector manufacturing.

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 robotics/cobots, machine vision, pneumatics, and fixture/tooling design
• Proficiency with PFMEA/CP/PPAP or IQ/OQ/PQ, SPC, MSA/GR&R, root cause (8D/A3)
• Read and create electrical/mechanical drawings (schematics, GD&T); familiarity with CAD and EPLAN/AutoCAD Electrical
• Connector/process experience: crimping, pin insertion, press fit, overmolding/insert molding, ultrasonic/laser welding, heat staking, potting/adhesives, continuity/hipot testing
• Exposure to IATF 16949 (automotive), AS9100 (aerospace), or ISO 13485 (medical)
• Safety and electrical standards: NFPA 79, UL 508A, CE marking; machine risk assessment
• Data/IIoT: 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
• Project management: 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 converse and understand Mandarin PREFERRED