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