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Research and Development Engineer

  2025-09-02     Amphenol     Springfield,MO  
Description:

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Founded in 1966, Positronic is a progressive, global company that builds premium power and signal connectors for several industries, including medical, aerospace and military. We are located across three continents, and are looking for highly motivated, passionate people to join our team! We offer an excellent benefit package, highlighted by low-cost health insurance, quarterly bonus program and a 4% employee-match 401k retirement plan. Discover more at

Job Summary

Responsible for the research, design, and testing of new connector products and components. Supports the development of prototypes and refinement of existing designs to meet performance, cost, and manufacturing requirements. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and resolve design challenges.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct research, design, and test prototypes.
  • Investigate emerging technologies, materials, and methods.
  • Conduct feasibility studies for new concepts.
  • Develop and refine product concepts from idea through testing.
  • Analyze performance data and adjust designs accordingly.
  • Identify issues in design or performance and develop solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop products/ solutions.
  • Use Solidwork 2D/3D CAD software and MS Office.
  • Uphold Positronic's standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
  • Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
  • Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
  • Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree Science, Engineering, or related field AND
  • 2-5 years of experience OR
  • An equivalent combination of both
Physical:
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, and reach overhead.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
  • Requires use of technical equipment, measuring devices, and computer systems.
  • Requires finger dexterity, near vision, and ability to interpret visual data.

Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a production and office environment with exposure to machinery, moderate noise, and standard shop materials. Travel is required on occasion.

Knowledge:

-Knowledge of design and development of precision connectors or components.

-Familiar with testing protocols, compliance standards, and risk mitigation.

-Ability to apply engineering theory to solve complex, non-routine problems.

-Introductory knowledge of quality principles and design documentation.

Skills:

-Advanced problem solving and product development skills.

-Proficient in CAD, technical analysis, and product validation tools.

-Effective written and verbal communication .

-Time management and task tracking.

Abilities:

-Ability to apply basic engineering principles to structured problems.

-Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

-Use spreadsheets, statistical tools, or modeling software to analyze present data.

POSITRONIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Positronic is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit


Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Positronic Industries participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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