Amphenol Communications Solutions
Reliability Engineering Manager
Amphenol Communications Solutions, Yocumtown, Pennsylvania, United States
Reliability Engineering Manager
Amphenol Communications Solutions – Yocumtown, Pennsylvania / Valley Green, PA (Location Name: Valley Green)
Position Summary: At Amphenol High Speed Products Group, the market leader for high‑speed, high‑bandwidth electrical connectors, we are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineering Manager. The role will drive product robustness, ensure compliance with customer and industry standards, and lead cross‑functional teams to predict, detect, and eliminate product failure risks across the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Guide the team on developing test sequences and procedures to determine long‑term reliability of cable and connector assemblies, incorporating customer use and application requirements.
Ensure the accurate and timely completion of engineering tasks for engineers and technicians.
Oversee and mentor the engineering team, providing training and career development.
Coordinate with peers and other engineering managers to share best practices and continuous improvement activities.
Lead the development, planning, and execution of reliability test plans for new product introductions and engineering changes.
Define product qualification strategies aligned with application requirements and customer expectations.
Drive FMEA, DfR, 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).
Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure compliance with reliability expectations and qualification requirements.
Lead root‑cause analysis of returned/failed units and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Prepare and present technical reports to internal and external stakeholders, including customers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
5+ years of experience in reliability or product engineering, with at least 2+ years in a managerial or team‑lead role.
Knowledge of reliability prediction models and field return data analysis.
Experience with solid modeling tools – Pro/E and/or SolidWorks (plus).
Experience with data analysis software, MS Excel, Minitab (plus).
Experience developing test plans for mechanical and environmental stresses of high‑speed electrical connectors; deep understanding of electrical connectors.
Experience specifying testing protocols for High‑Speed products (plus).
Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools desirable, ANSYS experience (plus).
Ability to communicate with technical and non‑technical audiences.
Knowledge of copper alloys and high‑performance engineering thermoplastics (plus).
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/ .
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Position Summary: At Amphenol High Speed Products Group, the market leader for high‑speed, high‑bandwidth electrical connectors, we are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineering Manager. The role will drive product robustness, ensure compliance with customer and industry standards, and lead cross‑functional teams to predict, detect, and eliminate product failure risks across the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Guide the team on developing test sequences and procedures to determine long‑term reliability of cable and connector assemblies, incorporating customer use and application requirements.
Ensure the accurate and timely completion of engineering tasks for engineers and technicians.
Oversee and mentor the engineering team, providing training and career development.
Coordinate with peers and other engineering managers to share best practices and continuous improvement activities.
Lead the development, planning, and execution of reliability test plans for new product introductions and engineering changes.
Define product qualification strategies aligned with application requirements and customer expectations.
Drive FMEA, DfR, 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).
Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure compliance with reliability expectations and qualification requirements.
Lead root‑cause analysis of returned/failed units and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Prepare and present technical reports to internal and external stakeholders, including customers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
5+ years of experience in reliability or product engineering, with at least 2+ years in a managerial or team‑lead role.
Knowledge of reliability prediction models and field return data analysis.
Experience with solid modeling tools – Pro/E and/or SolidWorks (plus).
Experience with data analysis software, MS Excel, Minitab (plus).
Experience developing test plans for mechanical and environmental stresses of high‑speed electrical connectors; deep understanding of electrical connectors.
Experience specifying testing protocols for High‑Speed products (plus).
Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools desirable, ANSYS experience (plus).
Ability to communicate with technical and non‑technical audiences.
Knowledge of copper alloys and high‑performance engineering thermoplastics (plus).
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/ .
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