Senior Engineer - Advanced Joints & Multi-Material Bonding

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

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a Sr. Technology Development Engineer – Advanced Joints and Bonding to own joining technology selection and implementation for multi-material interconnects.

Location options include Hamden, CT or Nashua, NH, with deep involvement in DOE, validation testing, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires 5+ years in joining technologies, experience with ultrasonic/laser welding, thermal bonding, induction

Qualifications

• 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 and drive data-based decisions under real-world manufacturing constraints
• Experience designing and executing DOE, thermal cycling and accelerated aging, mechanical and interface testing
• Familiarity with mechanical testing (peel, shear, tensile) and 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

Responsibilities

• Own the selection, development, and implementation of joining technologies for multi-material interconnect constructions
• Identify, evaluate, and select optimal joining solutions leveraging techniques 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 and design/execute validation programs (DOE, thermal cycling, accelerated aging, interface testing)
• Develop 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 scale-up plans
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of joining technologies in production environments

Skills

Joining technologies

Ultrasonic welding

Laser welding

Thermal bonding

Induction sealing

Mechanical joining

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DOE

MS Excel

MATLAB

Minitab

Origin

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a Sr. Technology Development Engineer – Advanced Joints and Bonding to own joining technology selection and implementation for multi-material interconnects.

Location options include Hamden, CT or Nashua, NH, with deep involvement in DOE, validation testing, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires 5+ years in joining technologies, experience with ultrasonic/laser welding, thermal bonding, induction