Senior Development Engineer- Advanced Joint and Bonding

Position Summary: Sr. Technology Development Engineer - Advanced Joints and Bonding Engineer

Location: Hamden, CT or Nashua, NH

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 Sr. Engineer of Joining and Bonding, you will own the selection, development, and implementation of joining technologies for multi-material interconnect constructions, including foils and overwrap systems.

• Identify, evaluate, and select optimal joining solutions leveraging technologies such as ultrasonic welding, laser welding, thermal bonding, induction sealing, and mechanical joining

• Lead trade studies and technology down-selection, making data-driven decisions based on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost

• Own system-level interface performance, including:

• Root cause analysis of joint failures

• Design and execution of validation programs (DOE, thermal cycling, accelerated aging, interface testing)

• Development of robust solutions with proven high-temperature reliability margins

• Translate joining concepts into scalable manufacturing processes, including:

• Process windows

• Equipment and bonding parameters

• Risk profiles and mitigation strategies

• Scale-up and production readiness plans

• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of joining technologies in production environments

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in joining technologies or multi-material assembly processes (e.g., welding, thermal bonding, sealing, forming, or interconnect systems; foil or overwrap experience preferred)

• Hands-on experience with multiple joining methods, including:

• Ultrasonic welding

• Laser welding

• Thermal bonding / sealing

• Induction sealing

• Mechanical joining

• Demonstrated ability to:

• Evaluate and select between joining technologies

• Solve interface and assembly-level performance challenges

• Drive data-based decisions under real-world manufacturing constraints

• Experience designing and executing:

• DOE (Design of Experiments)

• Thermal cycling and accelerated aging

• Mechanical and interface testing

• Familiarity with:

• Mechanical testing (peel, shear, tensile)

• Thermal and process validation methods

• 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