Engineering Technician- Extrusion and Materials Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Engineering Technician- Extrusion and Materials 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars

Nashua, NH Position Summary:

Engineering Technician –

Extrusion & Materials Location:

Nashua, NH Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEM’s globally. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking an Engineering Technician – Extrusion and Materials focus to join the Advanced Materials and Technology team. The position will be in Nashua, NH.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Engineering Lab Technician, you are responsible for supporting continuous operation of research and development extrusion processes and materials testing. Responsible for the setup, operation, monitoring and tear down of extrusion line for wire and cable and medical extrusion processes. Maintains accurate documentation of repairs, maintenance schedules, extrusion run logs of the extrusion line and analytical equipment of the team Supports the Advanced Materials Engineers during the implementation and validation of new materials, extrusion processes, screening of new pieces of equipment and continuous improvement initiatives Supports raw material testing by performing sample preparation, measurements, and analysis as necessary (thermal analysis, rheology and mechanical testing) Plans, executes, and reports results of product level test and measurement methods Ensure safety protocols are followed during testing and laboratory activity. Responsible for keeping the work area, machines, and tooling inventory clean and organized.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree with 5+ years of relevant experience on wire & cable and/or catheter/medical device extrusion Strong knowledge of extrusion raw materials, including polyolefins and fluoropolymers Proficiency with extrusion auxiliary equipment such as pay-off, take-up, measuring devices, vacuum sizer/calibrators, pullers, melt pumps Experience with disassembling and cleaning extrusion equipment and extrusion die Knowledge of polymer characterization including mechanical, thermal and rheology is preferred Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively Ability and desire to be “hands on” Competency in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main 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/