Advanced Automation Engineer

Amphenol High Speed Input Output is a market leader in high speed, highbandwidth interconnect solutions for the Telecom/Datacom market including AIinfrastructure, storage, servers, routers, switches, networking andhigh-performance computing applications. Our products help to enable theelectronics revolution and remain a key enabler for the major Tier 1 OEMsglobally. We are currently seeking an Automation Strategy Manager for HSIOOverpass Solutions to join our High Speed I/O team. This role will leadautomation strategy across new product introduction, process development, rapiddeployment and global manufacturing readiness.Position: Advanced Automation Engineer - HSIO Overpass SolutionsLocation: Nashua, NH / Valley Green, PA / Chicago, ILSUMMARY:The Automation Engineer will focus on developing and supporting automationconcepts for HSIO Overpass cable solutions. The role will provide technicalrecommendations to improve product design for automation, support customers asthey develop automated systems for Overpass cable installation and help scalemanufacturing processes from prototype and pilot builds to production.This position requires a strong understanding of manufacturing automation,mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, product handling, process validation, andcross-functional engineering execution. The successful candidate will behands-on, technically strong, and comfortable working directly with customersand manufacturing teams.RESPONSIBILITIES:Be liaison between development engineering and operationsConduct design-for-automation reviews for Overpass cable and interconnectproducts.Identify opportunities and constraints for automated assembly, installation,inspection, and test during product development.Recommend design changes to improve automation compatibility, repeatability,handling/orientation, and process robustness including introduction of emergingtechnologiesParticipate in DFx reviews (DFM/DFT), FMEAs, and manufacturing-readinessassessments; document automation-related risks and mitigations.Define and help standardize design guidelines and best practices forautomated Overpass cable installation.Support customers developing automated or semi-automated systems forOverpass cable installation into platforms.Provide technical input on cable presentation, pick-and-place concepts,routing/insertion strategy, retention, force control, and visioninspection/verification.Collaborate with customer engineering teams to review system-levelconstraints and recommend automation-compatible installation approaches.Support fixture concepts, tooling requirements, cable handling methods, andprocess-flow recommendations for customer and internal use.Support customer trials, proof-of-concept builds, and validation activities;troubleshoot automation-related installation issues and drive correctiveactions.Define equipment, tooling, fixture, and process requirements to scalemanufacturing from prototype/pilot to high-volume production.Prepare automation equipment and tooling specifications for handling,routing, assembly, inspection, and test processes.Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, validation, andramp-up of automation systems at manufacturing sites as needed.Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, trainingmaterials, and validation plans for automated or semi-automated processes.Collaborate cross-functionally (product development, NPI, process, quality,operations, suppliers) to communicate risks/constraints and ensure automationsolutions are safe, maintainable, scalable, and manufacturable.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering,Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, orrelated technical discipline.5+ years of experience in automation engineering, manufacturing engineering,process engineering, equipment engineering, or related technical role.Experience with automated or semi-automated manufacturing processes.Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability and Design forAutomation principles.Experience reviewing product designs and providing recommendations toimprove manufacturability, automation compatibility, and scalability.Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics,control diagrams, and product documentation.Familiarity with mechanical systems, fixtures, tooling, sensors, pneumatics,actuators, and motion-control systems.Experience with robotics, PLCs, vision systems, HMI/SCADA systems, barcodereaders, or industrial automation platforms preferred.Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, validation,troubleshooting, or production ramp preferred.Strong analytical skills with ability to identify root cause and recommendpractical corrective actions.Strong communication skills with ability to work directly with internalteams, customers, and suppliers.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineeringenvironment.Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support customers,suppliers, and manufacturing sites.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Experience supporting automation strategy for high-speed cable, connector orinterconnect products.Experience scaling automation from prototype or pilot production into globalmanufacturing.Experience with rapid deployment environments requiring fast-turn design,tooling, validation and manufacturing readiness.Experience building automation roadmaps tied to capacity, labor efficiency,yield improvement, quality and customer program timing.Experience managing or mentoring automation engineers, process engineers,technicians or equipment-development teams.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSAbility to identify automation risks early in the product design phase.Practical understanding of how product design choices affect automatedhandling, installation, inspection, and scale-up.Strong customer-facing technical capability.Hands-on problem-solving approach during builds, trials, and productionramp.Ability to translate automation concepts into clear product, tooling, andprocess recommendations.Strong collaboration across product engineering, manufacturing, customers,and suppliers.Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Ourmain focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to bothour employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies.Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a globalorganization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that everyemployee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positivelyimpact the business.Amphenol is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" -Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/NationalOriginFor additional company information please visit our website athttps://www.amphenol-cs.com/