Senior Development Engineer- Advanced Joint and Bonding

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking a Sr. Technology Development Engineer Advanced Joints and Bonding to lead the evaluation and implementation of ultrasonic, laser, thermal bonding, and induction sealing joining methods.

You will own system-level performance, design validation programs, and drive scalable manufacturing processes with cross-functional teams. With 5+ years in joining technologies and a strong background in DOE, thermal cycling, and mechanical testing, you will influence

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in joining technologies or multi-material assembly processes.
• Hands-on with ultrasonic, laser, thermal bonding, induction sealing, and mechanical joining.
• Ability to evaluate and select joining technologies and solve interface challenges.
• Experience with DOE, thermal cycling, accelerated aging, and mechanical testing.
• Familiar with peel, shear, and tensile testing; MS Excel, Matlab, Minitab or Origin.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select optimal joining solutions using multiple technologies.
• Lead trade studies and data-driven decisions for performance and cost.
• Own system-level interface performance and validate with DOE and aging tests.
• Translate concepts into scalable manufacturing processes with clear windows and parameters.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams for production readiness.

Skills

Ultrasonic welding

Laser welding

Thermal bonding

Induction sealing

Mechanical joining

DOE

Thermal cycling

Aging testing

Mechanical testing

MS Excel

Matlab

Minitab

Origin

Education

Engineering MS/PhD

Tools

DOE software

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

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

• 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

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/