Engineering Technician- Extrusion and Materials
Company: Amphenol TCS
Location: Nashua
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary: Engineering
Technician Extrusion & Materials Location: Nashua, NH 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 OEM's globally. Our global
headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales
and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking an
Engineering Technician Extrusion and Materials focus to join the
Advanced Materials and Technology team. The position will be in
Nashua, NH. RESPONSIBILITIES: As an Engineering Lab Technician, you
are responsible for supporting continuous operation of research and
development extrusion processes and materials testing. Responsible
for the setup, operation, monitoring and tear down of extrusion
line for wire and cable and medical extrusion processes. Maintains
accurate documentation of repairs, maintenance schedules, extrusion
run logs of the extrusion line and analytical equipment of the team
Supports the Advanced Materials Engineers during the implementation
and validation of new materials, extrusion processes, screening of
new pieces of equipment and continuous improvement initiatives
Supports raw material testing by performing sample preparation,
measurements, and analysis as necessary (thermal analysis, rheology
and mechanical testing) Plans, executes, and reports results of
product level test and measurement methods Ensure safety protocols
are followed during testing and laboratory activity. Responsible
for keeping the work area, machines, and tooling inventory clean
and organized. QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree with 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 is preferred Demonstrated ability to manage time
effectively Ability and desire to be "hands on" Competency in the
use of 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.
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