Design Engineering Technician

Amphenol•Endicott, NY

About The Position

Amphenol Industrial Operations is seeking a Design Engineering Technician to support its Design Engineering team. This early-career role works with engineers and manufacturing teams to create and maintain product drawings, bills of material, part numbers, engineering changes, and other documentation used to manufacture products. The technician helps translate technical information into manufacturable products and supports product and drawing prove-outs with New Product Introduction (NPI) assemblers. The role is suited to someone with CAD or technical drawing experience gained through education, vocational training, an internship, school projects, or hands-on manufacturing work. The position involves collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, NPI, and, when appropriate under engineering direction, customers. It also supports continuous improvement, 5S, accurate documentation, and workplace safety.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, specifications, and technical documentation.
Experience with SolidWorks, DraftSight, Creo, or similar CAD software.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to follow engineering standards and established procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort working with engineering, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently and contribute as a team member.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills.
Strong organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Drafting, CAD, or a related technical field.
High school technical, vocational, or BOCES-style training involving CAD or technical drawing.
0–2 years of experience in drafting, design, engineering, or manufacturing.
Internship, co-op, vocational training, and school-based project experience.
Previous manufacturing or engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Create, review, revise, and improve engineering drawings for products and components.
Create new part numbers and maintain accurate product information.
Create and update Bills of Material (BOMs).
Review customer build-to-print requirements and help develop internal drawings for cable assemblies.
Prepare and process Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs).
Create full-scale mylars and other production aids when needed.
Work with New Product Introduction (NPI) assemblers during product and drawing prove-outs.
Communicate drawing changes, specifications, and technical requirements to manufacturing and NPI teams.
Partner with engineers to interpret specifications, dimensions, drawings, and product requirements.
Identify drawing or documentation issues and help develop practical solutions.
Support continuous improvement and 5S activities.
Maintain organized and accurate engineering documentation.
Communicate with customers about technical or build-to-print requirements when appropriate and under engineering direction.
Follow safety requirements and contribute to the goal of zero workplace incidents.
Perform other duties as assigned.