Failure Analysis Engineer

Amphenol Corporation; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation, a global leader in interconnect solutions, is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer for the Etters, PA location. You will perform root cause analysis on failed connectors, interface with customers, and develop robust failure analysis processes and data records.

The role requires 5–10 years in failure analysis, experience with SEM and various mechanical/electrical tests, and strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5–10 years of experience in failure analysis or connectors.
• Experience with SEM, mechanical and electrical testing.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab).
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis of failed connectors.
• Create a failure analysis process and database.
• Interface with customers to explain issues, status, and solutions.
• Confirm diagnoses through testing and inspection.
• Prepare test samples and work with lab technicians.
• Suggest corrective actions to design or process.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Electrical connectors knowledge

Education

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SEM

Mechanical testing

Pro/E

SolidWorks

MS Excel

Minitab

Job description

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 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: Failure Analysis Engineer

Location: Etters, PA

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 OEMs globally. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking an experienced Failure Analysis Engineer to join our Product Development team. The position will be located in Etters, PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform root cause analysis of failed connectors
• Create a failure analysis process and database to capture historical data and utilize for future failure analyses
• Interface with customers to understand the issues and inform them on the status, root cause, and solution
• Confirm diagnoses through testing and inspection
• Prepare test samples and test requests and work with test lab technicians.
• Suggest corrective actions to design, process, inspection etc
• Work with engineers from other disciplines to help with root cause
• Process and analyze testing results and create reports and presentations for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with internal and external suppliers and manufacturing personnel
• Request and review 8Ds from suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/MS Mechanical Engineering
• 5 – 10 years of experience with failure analysis and/or electrical connectors
• Experience with SEM, mechanical testing, and electrical testing
• Experience with solid modeling tools - Pro/E and/or Solidworks would be a plus
• Experience with data analysis software, MS Excel, Minitab would be a plus
• Experience developing test plans for mechanical and environmental stresses
• Experience specifying testing protocol in automotive or consumer industries would be a plus
• Ability to communicate with technical & non-technical people
• Ability to work in team environment
• Desire to solve problems and identify solultions
• Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering thermoplastics would be a plus
• Basic understanding of electrical connectors

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/