What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 position at Amphenol?
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.
Position Summary: Development/Design Engineering Intern 2026Summer Internship Program
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 a Product Development Engineering Intern to join our team. The position will be located in Nashua, NH.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role supports the Development Engineering group. Job functions will include assisting in all aspects of product R&D, including mechanical design and assembly of electrical cables and or connectors and components, product integrity testing, and technical documentation.
What you'll do:
Gain Experience!
- Engineering build / manual assembly of prototypes
- 3D modeling and engineering drawings utilizing CAD
- Supporting 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 of interconnect products
QUALIFICATIONS:
A good candidate should be at least a sophomore in Mechanical Engineering or Plastics Engineering programs.
- Experience in Pro-E or Solidworks
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools desirable
- Ability to communicate with technical & non-technical people.
- Ability to work in team environment.
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main 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 Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to 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 https://www.amphenol-cs.com/