Senior Reliability Engineering Lead — High-Speed Connectors

Amphenol ICC; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking a Reliability Engineering Lead in Etters, PA. You will drive product robustness, ensure compliance with standards, and lead cross-functional efforts to predict, detect, and eliminate failure risks across the lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in reliability with leadership experience, plus knowledge of FMEA, DfR, and reliability prediction models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or materials science.
• 5+ years reliability or 10+ years quality with 2+ years in leadership.
• Knowledge of reliability prediction models and field return data analysis.
• Experience with data analysis software such as MS Excel and Minitab.
• Experience with testing high-speed electrical connectors.
• Strong communication with technical & non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive product robustness and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to predict, detect, and mitigate product failure risks across the product lifecycle.
• Develop test sequences to determine long-term reliability of cable and connector assemblies.
• Oversee and mentor engineering team and technicians in the lab.
• Lead reliability test plans for new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Define product qualification strategies aligned with requirements and expectations.
• Drive FMEA, DfR, and HALT/HASS methods to improve robustness.
• Establish reliability metrics and track performance across portfolios.
• Collaborate with Design, Test Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to address risks early.
• Oversee environmental, mechanical, and electrical stress testing.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contract manufacturers for reliability qualification.
• Lead root-cause analysis of returns and implement corrective actions.
• Provide leadership and performance management for the team.
• Prepare technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Interface with customers for collaborative efforts.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Leadership

Test planning

DFMEA

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Minitab

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking a Reliability Engineering Lead in Etters, PA. You will drive product robustness, ensure compliance with standards, and lead cross-functional efforts to predict, detect, and eliminate failure risks across the lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in reliability with leadership experience, plus knowledge of FMEA, DfR, and reliability prediction models.