Reliability Engineering Lead

Amphenol Corporation; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a Reliability Engineering Lead in Etters, PA to drive product robustness and lead cross-functional efforts across the product lifecycle.

You will supervise a team of reliability engineers and technicians, develop test sequences, define qualification strategies, and collaborate with Design, Test, Quality, and Manufacturing to mitigate risks early in development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical, mechanical, or materials science.
• 5+ years in reliability; 10+ years in quality with 2+ years in leadership.
• Knowledge of reliability prediction models and field return data analysis.
• Experience developing test plans for mechanical and environmental stresses of high-speed electrical connectors; deep understanding of electrical connectors.

Responsibilities

• Guide team on developing test sequences to determine long-term reliability of cable and connector assemblies.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of engineering tasks within the group.
• Oversee and mentor engineering team; provide training and growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with peers to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead development, planning, and execution of reliability test plans for new products and changes.
• Define product qualification strategies aligned with application requirements and customer expectations.
• Drive FMEA, DfR, and HALT/HASS to assess and improve robustness.
• Establish reliability metrics and track performance across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Design, Test, Quality, and Manufacturing to address risks early.

Skills

Reliability prediction models

Data analysis (MS Excel, Minitab)

Communication with technical & non-IT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Science or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Minitab

Job description

Position: Reliability Engineering Lead

Location: Etters, PA

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 centre, 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 centre, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol's High speed cable backplane systems enable most of the world's IT and datacom; including leading the way for the AI/ML revolution; and require some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies, and highest levels of precision, in the engineering world. These challenges require the most creative, technical minds, and ultimately provide the most rewarding experience for an engineer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As aReliability Engineering Lead, you will drive product robustness, ensure compliance with customer and industry standards, and lead cross-functional efforts to predict, detect, and eliminate product failure risks across the product lifecycle.

• Guide team on developing test sequences and procedures to determine the long-term reliability of cable and connector assemblies that factor in customer use and application requirements.
• Ensuring the accurate and timely completion of engineering tasks of engineers within the group as well as technicians in the lab.
• Oversee and mentor engineering team; providing needed training and working with team members to grow within the organization.
• Coordinating with peers within the organization to share best practices and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead the development, planning, and execution of reliability test plans for new product introduction and engineering changes.
• Define product qualification strategies aligned with application requirements and customer expectations.
• Drive failure mode analysis (FMEA), DfR (Design for Reliability), and HALT/HASS methods to assess and improve product robustness.
• Establish reliability metrics (FIT, DPPM, MTBF, escape rate projections) and track performance across the product portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Test Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to address reliability risks early in the design phase.
• Oversee execution of environmental, mechanical, and electrical stress testing (e.g., thermal cycling, vibration, humidity, etc.).
• Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure compliance with reliability expectations and qualification requirements.
• Lead and manage root cause analysis of returned/failed units and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for a team of reliability engineers and technicians.
• Prepare and present technical reports to internal and external stakeholders, including customers.
• Interface with the customer and provide collaborative efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in reliability or 10+ years of experience as a quality engineer, with at least 2+ years in a managerial or team lead role.
• Knowledge of reliability prediction models and field return data analysis.
• Experience with data analysis software, MS Excel, Minitab would be a plus.
• Experience developing test plans for mechanical and environmental stresses of high-speed electrical connectors; deep understanding of electrical connectors.
• Experience specifying testing protocol for High-Speed products would be a plus.
• Ability to communicate with technical & non-technical people.
• Understanding of product qualification and testing.

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/