Senior Development Engineer- Advanced Joint and Bonding

Job Description

Job Description

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:

As Sr. Engineer of Joining and Bonding, you will own the selection, development, and implementation of joining technologies for multi-material interconnect constructions, including foils and overwrap systems.

• 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