Associate Development Engineer

Location: Yocumtown, Pennsylvania Department: Engineering Posted: 4/20/2026 Location Name: Valley Green

Wage: Depends on Experience Annual Position Type: Full Time

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Power Solutions is seeking an entry level Development Engineer. This is an entry level position designed to train a recent graduate/or early career engineer in new product development for power electrical interconnects used in Datacom Applications. Examples of our product applications in Datacom are power from facility to data center rack, data center rack architecture, server & storage, and networking.

Upon placement, candidates will receive one-on-one career development from experienced technical staff in areas of product development, testing, and qualification of new products.

Training Program Will Consist Of The Following Areas

Electrical Connector Basics
Electrical Power Connectors
Simulation (mechanical, electrical, thermal)
Manufacturing Methods and Disciplines (e.g., electroplating, metal stamping, plastic molding, product assembly)
Product Testing (internal product qualification, external certification testing)

Responsibilities (after Initial Training Program)

Conceptualize, design, and develop power connector solutions as required by the BU strategic roadmap.
Complete engineering deliverables to ensure design verification.
Design for Manufacturing
Tolerance Analysis
Product Simulations
Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Create 3D models and 2D drawings
Define Product, Application, and Packaging specifications
Define verification and product qualification test plans
Work closely with NPI and manufacturing engineering to support product transfer to manufacturing
Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related degree
0-3 years of experience in connector design
General knowledge of 3D modeling using PTC Creo (formerly Pro/ENGINEER) and/or SolidWorks
Ability to communicate well with Global Customers and all levels of the organization including Management, Marketing, Sales, Process Engineering, Test Lab personnel, other Engineers (local and global).

Ability to prioritize, work to meet objectives and to manage multiple activities/projects simultaneously.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/
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