About PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

PCB Piezotronics was founded in 1967 as a manufacturer of sensors for the test and measurement of pressure, force, vibration, acoustics, load and shock.  Our sensors support testing in aerospace and defense, automotive, transportation, and general R&D industries.

Amphenol Corporation (parent company of PCB) is one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of sensors and sensor-based products. Amphenol designs, manufactures and assembles its products at facilities worldwide and sells its products through its own global sales force. For more information, visit https://amphenol.com

Objective
Follow all PCB procedures and forms in compliance to ISO 9001.

Utilizes education, experience and technical knowledge to provide support and training with regard to assembly methods, tests, procedures, etc.

Responsibilities

Works with other engineers and technicians to learn basic sensor technology, manufacturing processes, test methods, departmental procedures and policies.        Share “lessons learned” from experiences and collaborate on improving design and/or processes of existing PCB products.  Works with other engineers and technicians to provide support and training with regard to assembly methods, test procedures, ISO 9001 documentation, production equipment, company policies/procedures, etc.Utilizes PCB’s 3-d modeling software to modify designs, modifies written procedures, Bill of Materials, and routers to improve manufacturing process.Works with design engineers and production technicians to coordinate the timely transfer of new products to production.  This will include helping to design fixtures, helping writing procedures and discussing “lessons learned” from current products.  Works hard with Manufacturing personnel to promote LEAN and reduce waste in system.Learns how to lead and drive continuous improvement projects on current quality or cost related manufacturing issues.Utilizes test equipment to test products and maintains a working knowledge of applicable calibration methods.Full functional knowledge of how to determine special cause failures vs. common cause failures in order to establish project direction.Learns to protect the customer by categorizing measurement system failures (Type I vs. Type II).Learns to prioritize production issues by the Pareto principle in order to work on the most important issues first.Conducts failure analyses of rejects from manufacturing or customers and works at developing effective “Preventative Actions” that will not allow for reoccurrence.Functional knowledge of statistical process control techniques and error proofing hierarchy to implement irreversible Corrective Actions, and Preventative Actions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

BS EngineeringField Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years in manufacturing 

Physical Demands (U.S. only)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 International Traffic in Arms Regulations

This position requires access to “controlled technology” as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730 et. seq.) and “technical data” as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R, Chapter 1, Subchapter M). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.

 Equal Employment Statement  

PCB Piezotronics is an equal opportunity employer and as such takes affirmative steps to safeguard employees and applicants from discrimination on the basis of protected class status, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, political affiliation, or any other impermissible basis.

 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement   

PCB Piezotronics is committed to workplace diversity and fostering a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging across our organization. We promote and maintain a culture of respect and appreciation of differences in our employees.  Employees are valued, respected and encouraged to be their individual selves.