Advanced Materials and Technology Engineer

Position: Advanced Materials & Technology Engineer

Location: Etters, PA

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 OEMs globally. We are currently seeking an experienced Advanced Materials & Technology Engineer to join our team.

As an Advanced Materials & Technology Engineer reporting to the Sr. Engineering Manager, you are responsible for the development, evaluation, and implementation of advanced materials and processes for interconnect technologies.

• Evaluate and assess new materials (polymers, metals, coatings, composites, etc.) and processes to support Amphenol's technology roadmap.
• Conduct lab- and pilot-scale experiments to prototype and validate emerging technologies and their processes for next generation designs.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product and process issues involving materials.
• Support material characterization, reliability testing, and performance benchmarking.
• Collaborate with Development, NPI, Signal and Mechanical Integrity teams to identify material challenges and translate findings into manufacturable solutions.
• Engage in early-stage concept development to capture design needs, customer requirements, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Interface with suppliers, research labs, and universities to assess emerging material and process technologies.
• Document technical findings, prepare reports, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders in a detailed manner.
• Support technology transfer and scale-up of validated processes to manufacturing teams.
• Support the development and validation of product design with flow simulations using Moldflow, Moldex 3D or Sigmasoft.

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (Master's or PhD preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in materials development, processing, or advanced manufacturing (electronics/interconnect industry preferred).
• Curiosity-driven mindset with a passion for innovation and emerging technologies.
• Experience with solid modeling tools - Creo and/or Solid Works and/or NX.
• Proficiency in polymer flow software like Moldflow, Sigmasoft and/or Moldex 3D a plus.
• Experience with data analysis software, MS Excel, Matlab, Minitab and/or Origin.
• Hands-on experience with materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, mechanical testing).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to link material properties to performance.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, plating, coatings, adhesives, composites) a plus.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical findings to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.