Ceramics Engineer Jobs

Position title: Ceramics Engineer
Reporting to: Business Unit Manager
Type of position: Fulltime, permanent
Summary Of Business
Amphenol (www.amphenol.com) is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. We design, manufacture and market electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems. The primary end markets for our products are communications and information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.

The top priorities of this position are to design and establish manufacturing processes that will ensure performance and test requirements for custom ceramic capacitors to best practice. These include but are not limited to design and process related functions, including but not limited to: screen printing, slurry and slip chemistry, green ceramic build-up, sintering, metallization, and testing. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work closely and effectively with other departments and possess excellent verbal and written English skills. Due to the nature of this fast-paced position, an efficient person that is dedicated to accuracy would be best suited. Productivity, decision making, completion of objectives, on time release of project information, and accuracy will measure performance. Opportunities for
advancement and growth could be to Engineering Manager.
Roles & Responsibilities

• Customer specification reviews.
• Suggesting redesign of existing products to meet new specifications and cost targets.
• Assist Disposition of Returned Material Requests (RMR) and Corrective Action Requests (CAR).
• Source potential vendors for supplying component parts
• Test prototypes and samples to determine electrical performance.
• Ensure product design meets projected costs for both material and manufacturing.
• Provide technical support to multi-levels of employees, while working in a team environment.
• Understand the customer’s application and testing criteria to test for compliance.
• Purchasing assistance and vendor interface.
• Ensure designs meet both price and performance targets.
• Appropriate time and ensuring development schedule is met.
• Analyzing electrical requirements (Mil/Industry/customer) and determine capabilities.
• Disposition of non-conforming materials and failure analysis.
• Support for Design Engineering and Marketing for new product inquiries.
• Trouble shooting production issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Provide electrical design support for all products.
• Analyzing customer requirements and designing green capacitor to meet the requirements.
• Manage new product launch into production. This involves calling on appropriate resources at the
• Detailed and in-depth analysis of root causes.
• Define and implement cost reductions.
• Other related duties as required.
• Works closely with engineering team and production.
• Design review of new capacitors.
• Various lean manufacturing and other cost reduction initiatives.
• Implement cycle time reduction projects.

Qualifications
Must have:

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of statistics, including SPL methods
• Working knowledge of electrical/technical ceramics
• Computer skills – CAD preferred, Excel required
• Knowledge of fine ceramic properties
• Problem solving and quality improvement skills (FMEA, 8D)
• High Frequency design/testing experience
• Ability to make powerful offers and manage commitments

Important Factors That Impact Performance

• Attitude & beliefs
• Aptitude/capacity to learn
• Self-motivation

Desired

• Connector experience
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Project management
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods
• Thick Film Technology/Technical Screen-Printing Experience
• CNC Programming Experience
• Military specification familiarity
• Geometric dimensioning
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Experienced with managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Green or Black Six Sigma belt
• Effective trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• DOE, ANOVA and quantitative Statistical Analysis tools
• Tool and part design
• Professional Engineer Designation
• Failure mode analysis
• Capacitor knowledge-design and manufacturing

Aspects Of Position

• Creativity
• Exposure to manufacturing departments.
• High-pressured position requiring a high level of productivity
• Variety of tasks.
• Heavy workload.
• Team atmosphere.

Why Work for Us?

• Progressive employee incentive plans
• Competitive pay
• Company pension plan
• Talent development – we invest in your growth!
• Company Recreation Club offering fun draws with exciting prizes, summer BBQs, holiday parties &
• Challenging projects to sink your teeth into
• Health Care Spending account
• A flat and transparent organizational culture
• Amazing people to work with
• Excellent benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision & travellers’ insurance

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Come join the Amphenol family!
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