Reliability Engineering Lead: Drive Robust Connectors

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

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.