<p>Position Summary: Senior Development Engineer - Advanced Joints and Bonding Engineer</p> <p>Location: Hamden, CT</p> <p>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</p> <p>We are currently seeking a Senior Development Engineer - Advanced Joint and Bonding to join the team.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>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</p>