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.
Amphenol is seeking motivated, hands-on Mechanical and Electrical Engineering students to join our immersive Summer Internship Program. This is an exciting opportunity to gain real-world engineering experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment supporting product development and innovation.
As an Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to contribute to real projects that support customer applications and high-performance product solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Development
Assist engineers in developing innovative mechanical and electromechanical design solutions.
Apply first-principles engineering approaches to optimize parts through structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis.
Support product performance, manufacturability, and reliability improvements.
Product Documentation & Design Reviews
Generate, update, and maintain detailed engineering documentation and drawings.
Participate in design reviews to evaluate performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
Create and maintain documentation for all design activities.
Hands-On Engineering & Testing
Support prototyping, testing, and validation efforts.
Develop and execute test plans to verify product performance and reliability.
Troubleshoot product and process issues using analytical and creative problem-solving.
Technical Support & Collaboration
Work closely with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams during various stages of development.
Support small engineering projects or tasks with ownership and accountability.
Observe manufacturing processes and provide input for design-for-manufacturing improvements.
What You Bring
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Hands-on, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and culturally diverse teams.
Comfort working in an environment that values accountability, precision, and ownership.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in:
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechatronics or related STEM field
Must be at least a second-year college student with at least one year of STEM coursework completed.
Proficiency in at least one 3D CAD program (SolidWorks or CREO preferred).
Basic understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
Strong engineering fundamentals, including a basic understanding of electronics.
Experience designing mechanical parts or assemblies through academic or project work (portfolio encouraged).
Nice to Have
Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes (sheet metal, stamping, injection molding, dispensing).
Exposure to PCBAs, connectors, or electronic components.
Familiarity with FEA, CFD, or simulation tools (ANSYS, MATLAB, Python, Simulink, StarCCM, etc.).
Experience with reliability testing, validation, or DFMEA methodologies.
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 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/