Principal Connector Reliability Engineer: Risk-Based Testing

Amphenol ICC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in the US is seeking a Principal Engineer – Connector Reliability to lead high-impact reliability work across the full product lifecycle. You will translate DFMEA findings into targeted test plans and MTBF predictions, driving robust, safety-compliant connector solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in connectors with 5+ years in reliability, experience with ALT/HALT, and strong knowledge of IEC/USCAR/AEC-Q200 standards.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. preferred in mechanical/electrical/materials science or related field.
• 8+ years engineering experience in connectors/electro-mechanical industry.
• 5+ years reliability engineering with risk-based test planning and lifetime prediction.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement risk-based reliability test plans grounded in physics-of-failure principles.
• Develop MTBF predictions using MIL-HDBK, Telcordia, IEC, and related methods.
• Lead ALT/HALT/HAST programs and reliability demonstration tests.
• Perform failure analysis (FTA, 8D, SEM) and drive CAPA.
• Provide reliability input to product design, materials, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure compliance coverage across DFMEA reviews and certification programs.

Skills

Risk-based test planning

MTBF modeling

Accelerated life test design

Failure analysis

Statistical reliability analysis

Connector physics-of-failure

Standards knowledge (IEC/USCAR/AEC-Q)

Technical report writing

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical/Electrical/M材erials Science or related field

Tools

Weibull++

ReliaSoft

Minitab

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in the US is seeking a Principal Engineer – Connector Reliability to lead high-impact reliability work across the full product lifecycle. You will translate DFMEA findings into targeted test plans and MTBF predictions, driving robust, safety-compliant connector solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in connectors with 5+ years in reliability, experience with ALT/HALT, and strong knowledge of IEC/USCAR/AEC-Q200 standards.