Senior Development Engineer- Advanced Joint and Bonding

Position Summary: Senior Development Engineer - Advanced Joints and Bonding Engineer 

Location: Hamden, CT

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEM's globally. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally

We are currently seeking a Senior Development Engineer - Advanced Joint and Bonding to join the team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Senior Development Engineer- Joining and Bonding you will research and develop methods, technologies and processes meant to Identify and develop alternative joining methods for foils or overwraps in interconnect constructions.

• Evaluate and down-select technologies such as welding, Laser / thermal bonding, induction sealing and others
• Design and execute rigorous experimental programs (DOE, accelerated aging, thermal cycling, adhesion and interface testing) to identify root causes of high-temperature failures and down-select robust solutions with proven reliability margins.
• Translate research outcomes into manufacturable solutions by defining viable application and cure concepts, process windows, risk profiles, and scale-up paths in collaboration with suppliers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Plastics Engineering

• 5+ years' experience in thin adhesives or coatings deposition (tapes, wraps, foil experience preferred)

• Strong knowledge of:

• High-temperature adhesive systems (silicone, epoxy, acrylic, etc.)

• Pressure-sensitive vs thermoset adhesives

• Adhesion to metal foils and polymer substrates

• Micro welding or delivers background with bonding and joining materials

• Hands-on experience with materials characterization techniques (e.g., peel & shear testing, DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, mechanical testing and environmental testing).

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to link material properties to performance.

• Ultrasonic or laser welding

• Thermal bonding / sealing

• Metal forming or mechanical joining

• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical findings to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.

• Curiosity-driven mindset with a passion for innovation and emerging technologies

• Experience with data analysis software, MS Excel, MATLAB, Minitab and/or Origin