Mechanical Integrity Engineer-Materials Specialist

Position Summary:  Mechanical Integrity Engineer-Materials Specialist

Location:  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 OEMs globally. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Integrity Engineer-Materials Specialist to join our Product Development team. As a Mechanical Integrity Engineer- Material Specialist you will provide the lead in supporting the development of new products and processes, develop enabling plating and material technologies, perform failure analysis, and interface with suppliers and customers.  The position will be located in Nashua, NH.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop new products and processes via mechanical testing, analytical methods and characterization of electrical connectors, cabling and components.
• Collaborate with product designers in evaluating integrity of: plating systems, base materials, soldering, and welding.
• Develop accelerated test methods to ensure reliability of plating and base materials.
• Collaborate with internal and external suppliers and manufacturing personnel, supporting the development and validation of product prototypes thru pilot production, as well as interfacing with customers
• Support plating development in manufacturing including materials and processes for cable and connector products.
• Process and analyze testing results, and create reports and presentations for internal and external customers
• Prepare test samples and test requests.  
• Research, evaluate and recommend materials to develop enabling technologies for future product development.
• Develop test plans and design of experiments to support product development and qualification.
• Perform failure analysis and recommend corrective actions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in Material Science Engineering specializing in plating technology (MS with 3+ years experience or PhD is preferred)
• Experience with plating processes and characterization techniques.
• Experience with materials analysis (ie, SEM, microscopy and analytical methods)
• Experience with solid modeling tools -  Pro/E and or Solidworks
• Experience with data analysis software, including Design of Experiments
• Ability to communicate with technical & non-technical people
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to travel as needed to other Amphenol sites, suppliers and customers
• Desire to create and design new products and processes
• Basic understanding of electrical connectors

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol 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.

Amphenol is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/