Engineering Technician- Extrusion and Materials

Location:

Nashua, New Hampshire
• Department:
Engineering
• Posted: 2/9/2026
• Wage:
Depends on Experience

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.

Engineering Technician – Extrusion & Materials – Advanced Materials and Technology team, location:
Nashua, NH.

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is a leader for high‑speed, high‑bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help 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.

• Responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring and tearing down the extrusion line for wire, cable and medical extrusion processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, maintenance schedules, extrusion run logs of the extrusion line and analytical equipment of the team.
• Support Advanced Materials Engineers during implementation and validation of new materials, extrusion processes, screening of new pieces of equipment and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support raw material testing by performing sample preparation, measurements, and analysis as necessary (thermal analysis, rheology and mechanical testing).
• Plan, execute, and report results of product‑level test and measurement methods.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during testing and laboratory activity.
• Keep the work area, machines, and tooling inventory clean and organized.

• Associate’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience on wire & cable and/or catheter/medical device extrusion.
• Strong knowledge of extrusion raw materials, including polyolefins and fluoropolymers.
• Proficiency with extrusion auxiliary equipment such as pay‑off, take‑up, measuring devices, vacuum sizer/calibrators, pullers, melt pumps.
• Experience with disassembling and cleaning extrusion equipment and extrusion die.
• Knowledge of polymer characterization including mechanical, thermal and rheology (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively.
• Hands‑on attitude and desire to be “hands on.”
• Competency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our 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 offers opportunities for career growth within a global organization, and every employee, regardless of position, can 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