Advanced Materials and Technology Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 industry 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.