Advanced Materials and Technology Engineer

About the role

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive. 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. We are currently seeking an experienced Advanced Materials & Technology Engineer to join our team.

Location: Nashua, NH • Department: Engineering • Posted: 9/21/2026 • Wage: Depends on Experience

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.
• 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