Company Information
Headquartered in St. Augustine, FL, with offices and manufacturing facilities all around the globe, Amphenol CIT is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries like Aerospace, Military & Defense Electronics, Space, Medical, Test & Measurement, and Industrial.
Our talented team of employees worldwide helps bring movies to your seat on airplanes, deliver mission-critical information from drones to the command office, transfer heart rhythm to paper, route communications from space, connect power to downhill oil drills, and get planes back in the air faster. At Amphenol CIT, we make the amazing possible. Take the next step to become an integral part of our team by applying today and kickstart your journey with us.
SUMMARY
The Engineering Technician I perform engineering activities required to support, monitor, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes and products. The engineering technician will provide technical support for the manufacturing area to which they are assigned (cable, assembly, plating, etc.).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provide technical support and oversight to production to meet quality, cost, and on-time delivery goals.
- Resolve production issues using root cause analysis and establishing corrective actions.
- Builds, tests, and evaluates engineering samples and prototypes.
- Utilizes lean manufacturing tools to improve quality and reduce waste (Standard work, 5S, Flow, Kanban systems, etc.)
- Participate in continuous improvement activities related to production processes.
- Participate in sustaining engineering activities (process and router updates).
- Oversee R&D production runs to validate new manufacturing processes.
- May perform technical training for specific tasks and require associated certifications (ex., J-STD-001, etc.)
- Develops/maintains/updates Work instructions and other related documentation.
- Performs advanced electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing to qualify and validate product performance.
- Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- A high school diploma or equivalent, e.g., vocational school.
- 1+ years of experience manufacturing or testing microwave cables or related products/processes or an associate degree in Electronic Technology or a similar discipline with less than 1 year of experience.
- Manufacturing experience in a custom make-to-order environment.
- Formal Problem-Solving Training (RCA, PDCA, 8D, etc.) preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Active IPC-WHMA-A-620 certification at the manager's discretion and may be specific to work location.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Conversational in any other language preferred.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Interpret and analyze numerical data using statistical methods.
JOB SKILLS
- Basic understanding of MS Office Suite and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred.
- Practical knowledge of machines, production plants, and sites.
- Understand equipment, systems, and processes.
- Learn many skills on the job.
- Accurate documentation and adherence to specifications are essential.
- Working closely with engineers and other team members.
- Identifying and resolving issues efficiently.
- Understanding and experience in a Lean manufacturing environment.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S-related performance teams.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
As part of their job duties, the employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to reach, stretch, push, pull, crouch, stoop, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
A work environment in a manufacturing plant is the physical and social setting where goods production occurs. Depending on the type of product, process, and plant, the work environment may vary in terms of noise, temperature, safety, and demand. Common characteristics of a work environment in a manufacturing plant are the use of machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise, with a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
- Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.
- Hearing protection in specific locations.
- Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.
EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER
This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).
TRAVEL
Approximately 10% of travel is expected.
AMPHENOL CIT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
Amphenol CIT is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Due to the nature of our business, 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 CIT participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at
[email protected]