Engineering Technician

Amphenol Fiber Systems International • Allen, TX

50d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Engineering Team's daily activities. This role ensures safe, high-quality manufacturing output that meets schedule and cost targets while developing people, enforcing standards, and driving continuous improvement consistent with Amphenol's operational goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in manufacturing/engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience
• Experience in electronic assembly, cable/connector manufacturing, or precision manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP), shop-floor data collection, and basic Microsoft Office.
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident to satisfy AFSI I TAR requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills: structured problem solving (5 Whys, PDCA).
• Proficient in CAD modeling (Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc)
• Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical instructions.
• Proficient in 3D printing and slicing softwares
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical systems, tools, and assemblies.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.
• Working knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001 , AS9100) and root cause corrective action (RCCA).

Responsibilities

• Support engineers in the design, development, testing, and validation of products, components, and processes
• Build, assemble, modify, and troubleshoot prototypes, fixtures, test setups, and sample parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production and test equipment.
• Manage and maintain the 3D print farm, including printer setup, print job monitoring, basic maintenance, material handling, and part post-processing as needed.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or process-related issues and recommend solutions
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and updates for engineers and cross-functional teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, SS, Kaizen) to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase OEE.
• Support onboarding, training, and competency assessments for the production team.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce EH&S policies, including lockout/tagout, PPE use, and incident reporting.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k match
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED