Project Engineer

JOIN OUR TEAM @ AMPHENOL RF, the world's largest manufacturer of coaxial interconnect products for radio frequency, microwave, and data transmission applications, and a proven leader in enabling next-gen technology! Our global team of experienced engineers develops innovative solutions utilizing the most advanced manufacturing technology available, and we specialize in creating custom solutions that meet customer-specific design requirements. With consistent year over year growth, innovative technology, and a team that breeds success, we are always seeking top-tier, high-performing talent to join us! We are headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, and a division of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE ticker: APH), an industry leader for more than fifty years.At Amphenol RF, you can expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, FSA, employer-paid life insurance), favorable work/life balance, a generous PTO allowance and paid holidays, an engaging and collaborative work environment, numerous opportunities for career growth, and an entrepreneurial focus that encourages employees to chart their own paths. We are currently seeking a Project Engineer to work in a cross-functional team to design and develop RF Coaxial connectors and cable assemblies. Lead the technical development of assigned projects. Development work is focused on customer-specific applications. Exposure to a wide range of industries and technical challenges. Creativity and 3D visualization skills necessary. Responsibilities:Utilize 3D CAD engineering software to model and draft connector components and assemblies May be assisted by Entry/Junior or Intermediate Level personnelLead the technical development of complex, often highly tooled products that require coordination between internal and customer-based teamsDemonstrate innovation in the areas of design and process and file patents for novel solutions when approvedReview product designs against functional requirements and implement risk mitigation to eliminate critical failure modesPerform tolerance studies and DFMEA’s to verify that assemblies will meet design intentApply RF design concepts to design high performance transition linesWork with RF Engineer to validate and optimize RF performanceWork with Applications Engineering to translate customers explicit and implicit requests into design requirements Analyze or facilitate the analysis of mechanical testing requirements using FEA at a moderate level as requiredEnsure risk mitigation through prevention and detection means and conduct internal Critical Design Review meetings Create verification test plans and facilitate/perform and document electrical and mechanical testing of prototypesMaintain organized project filesAdhere to project schedules and develop contingencies to reduce risk such as parallel path effortsProcess Engineering Change Orders and New Product ReleasesAssist Applications Engineers and Program Managers in refining cost models for new product designs Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal departments as part of a cross-functional team to move the product design through a phased development processEnsure design for manufacturing and assembly principles are implemented and confirmed by relevant operations personnel Maintain ownership of all EARs and customers within assigned regionDrive rapid resolution of quality and production issues related to product consumed within the regionAssists in software/client set up and troubleshoot software issues for other engineersUtilize offshore engineering resources to increase throughput Attend after-hours calls with global engineering teams as neededProvide basic training for new hires and mentoring for all Design EngineersAbility to travel when necessaryAny other duties as assigned EDUCATION / experience Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum three (3) to eight (8) years related experience. Other requirements as necessary.Amphenol RF is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.