Position: Advanced Materials & Technology EngineerLocation: Nashua, NHAmphenol 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.
- Supporting the development and validation of product design with flow simulations using Moldflow, Moldex 3D or Sigmasoft.
QUALIFICATIONS: - 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, materials engineering, or advanced manufacturing, with hands-on experience working with both polymer/plastic materials and metallic materials (preferably within the electronics, connector, interconnect, or metal manufacturing industries)
- Demonstrated experience in material selection, processing, characterization, and performance evaluation of polymers, engineering plastics, metal alloys, coatings, and surface treatment technologies.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to both plastics and metals, including injection molding, metal forming, stamping, plating, coatings, and assembly technologies.
- Experience with solid modeling tools - Creo and/or SolidWorks 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.
- Curiosity-driven mindset with a passion for innovation and emerging technologies
- 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.
#LI-PG2Amphenol 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.
