Senior Development Engineer- Advanced Joint and Bonding
Listed on 2026-06-09
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Engineering
Materials Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
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
- Joiningand 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.
- 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
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