Senior Reliability Engineering Lead – High‑Speed Connectors

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions and backplane systems for data centers and communications equipment.

The Reliability Engineering Lead position is based in Etters, PA, and leads a team of reliability engineers and technicians to develop test sequences, predict failures, and drive improvements across the product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
• 5+ years in reliability or 10+ years in quality engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of reliability prediction models and field return data analysis.
• Experience with data analysis software such as MS Excel; Minitab is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide team on developing test sequences and procedures to determine long-term reliability of cable and connector assemblies.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of engineering tasks within the group and lab.
• Oversee and mentor engineering team; provide training and growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with peers to share best practices and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead 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

Skills

Reliability engineering

Quality engineering

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Tools

MS Excel

Minitab

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions and backplane systems for data centers and communications equipment.

The Reliability Engineering Lead position is based in Etters, PA, and leads a team of reliability engineers and technicians to develop test sequences, predict failures, and drive improvements across the product portfolio.