Position Summary: Senior Development Engineer - Advanced Joints and Bonding Engineer Location: Hamden, CTWe are currently seeking a Senior Development Engineer - Advanced Joint and Bonding to join the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Senior Development Engineer- Joining and Bonding you will research and develop methods, technologies and processes meant to Identify and develop alternative joining methods for foils or overwraps in interconnect constructions.
- Evaluate and down-select technologies such as welding, Laser / thermal bonding, induction sealing and others
- Design and execute rigorous experimental programs (DOE, accelerated aging, thermal cycling, adhesion and interface testing) to identify root causes of high-temperature failures and down-select robust solutions with proven reliability margins.
- Translate research outcomes into manufacturable solutions by defining viable application and cure concepts, process windows, risk profiles, and scale-up paths in collaboration with suppliers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's or Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Plastics Engineering
- 5+ years' experience in thin adhesives or coatings deposition (tapes, wraps, foil experience preferred)
- Strong knowledge of:
- High-temperature adhesive systems (silicone, epoxy, acrylic, etc.)
- Pressure-sensitive vs thermoset adhesives
- Adhesion to metal foils and polymer substrates
- Micro welding or delivers background with bonding and joining materials
- Hands-on experience with materials characterization techniques (e.g., peel & shear testing, DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, mechanical testing and environmental testing).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to link material properties to performance.
- Ultrasonic or laser welding
- Thermal bonding / sealing
- Metal forming or mechanical joining
- 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
