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