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Job Description
About Amphenol High Speed Products Group:
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is a market leader in high-speed, high-bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market. Their products are crucial for mobile networks, storage, servers, routers, and switches, supporting major Tier 1 OEMs globally. The company has global headquarters in Nashua, NH, with design, sales, and manufacturing locations worldwide. They pride themselves on supporting both employees and customers and offer opportunities for career growth within a global organization. Amphenol emphasizes the positive impact each employee can have on the business. Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description: Engineering Internship (Summer 2025)
Location: Multiple locations including Valley Green, PA, Nashua, NH, Hamden, CT, and Hampton, NH.
Positions Available: Multiple internships supporting various engineering groups including Field Applications Engineering, Development Engineering, Process Engineering, Product Development Engineering, and Signal Integrity Engineering.
Responsibilities: Interns will gain experience in various aspects of product R&D and engineering. Specific tasks may include:
• Mechanical Engineering Focus:
• Engineering build/manual assembly of prototypes
• 3D modeling and engineering drawings using CAD software (Pro-E or Solidworks preferred)
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (desirable)
• Mechanical and electrical lab testing
• Documentation of test results and presentations
• Component/assembly quality inspection
• Interfacing with other engineering disciplines in the design and manufacturing process
• Electrical Engineering Focus:
• Design, simulation, characterization, and application of high-speed electrical connectors, backplane systems, and cable-based interconnect
• Circuit and PCB layout
• Understanding of electromagnetic (EM) issues and signal integrity in PCB layout
• Testing of high-speed interconnect products using VNA or TDR equipment and other general lab functions
• Assisting customers with high-speed data transmission problems
• Collaboration with internal Sales Engineers on product strategies
• Common to both Mechanical and Electrical:
• Supporting mechanical and electrical lab testing
• Documentation of test results and presentations
• Component / assembly quality inspection
• Interfacing with other engineering disciplines
Qualifications:
Applicants should be at least a sophomore in a Mechanical, Electrical, or Plastics Engineering program. Specific experience requirements vary based on the engineering discipline:
• Mechanical Engineering: Pro-E or Solidworks experience preferred; FEA experience desirable.
• Electrical Engineering: Experience with signal integrity and simulation/analysis tools (Ansys HFSS and Designer, CST Microwave, HSPICE, MatLab, and ADS) is a plus but not required. Understanding of frequency-domain and time-domain component and circuit characterization, including test and calibration methods, is beneficial.
All candidates should possess strong communication skills (both technical and non-technical), and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
