Engineering Technician - NPI

Hands-on technician who supports PCB process engineering and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment, executing operator-level process runs and DOEs, collecting and validating process data, supporting root-cause investigations, and maintaining clear operator documentation.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Operate PCB manufacturing equipment and execute production and NPI builds at the operator level (setups, changeovers, first-article builds) per engineering instructions and short sheets / SOPs.
• Serve as process owner for assigned machines / processes : maintain readiness, enforce SOP adherence, and act as floor-level point of contact for operators.
• Prepare, run, document, and collect raw data for Design of Experiments (DOE) and structured trials under guidance of process engineers; ensure disciplined data capture and handoff.
• Monitor and record process performance metrics (yield, cycle time, defect counts, rework); create / maintain basic SPC charts and flag trends to engineering / quality.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions (RCA, 5-Why, containment activities); execute and verify engineering-prescribed corrective actions on the floor.
• Maintain and update operator-level documentation (short sheets, SOPs, checklists) in clear, concise language; implement simple poka-yoke / error-proofing where feasible.
• Perform in-process inspections, first-article checks, and basic quality verification; document nonconformances and escalate to Quality / Engineering.
• Assist in equipment qualification, process capability studies (Cp / Cpk) data collection, and process transfers during NPI and scale-up events.
• Support purchasing / maintenance in identifying tooling, fixtures, and consumables needed for trials.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and cross-functional NPI meetings.
• Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.
• This position may require overtime for coverage on alternate shifts and weekends.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Requirements :

Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20). Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. For consideration for this position, please apply online to : APC899

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.