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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 2 weeks ago

Plastics & Materials Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Nashua, NH

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Amphenol Communications Solutions is a world leader in interconnect solutions for various electronics markets. They are seeking a Mechanical Integrity Engineer Intern to support the Mechanical Integrity group by conducting material analysis, assisting in mechanical testing, and developing fixtures for testing.

HardwareManufacturing

Responsibilities

Support the product design effort by conducting material analysis (DSC, TGA, mechanical testing, microscopy, cross section)

Assist in the development and execution of test plans for the validation of new components for next generation interconnects

Support the R&D extrusion trials in the pilot scale line

Machining and fixture design

Work closely with internal and external suppliers and manufacturing personnel

Supporting the development and validation of product prototypes with flow simulations

Interfacing with different engineering disciplines in the design and manufacturing process of interconnect products

Qualification

Thermoplastics extrusionThermoplastic injection moldingPro-ESolidworksPlastics analytics testingMoldflowMoldex3DMachiningFixture designCommunication skills

Required

At least a sophomore in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or Materials Engineering programs

Knowledge of thermoplastics extrusion

Knowledge of thermoplastic injection molding

Proficiency in Pro-E or Solidworks

Experience with plastics analytics testing

Ability to communicate with technical colleagues

Preferred

Wire & Cable extrusion experience

Experience with Moldflow or Moldex3D

Experience with machining and fixture design

Company

Amphenol Communications Solutions

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.

Founded in 2000