Amphenol Communications Solutions
Reliability Engineering Manager
Amphenol Communications Solutions, Yocumtown, Pennsylvania, United States
Reliability Engineering Manager
- Amphenol Communications Solutions
Location: Valley Green, PA
Wage: Depends on experience
Position Summary Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high‑speed, high‑bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier‑1 OEMs globally. We are currently seeking an experienced Reliability Engineering Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities
Guide the 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.
Ensure the accurate and timely completion of engineering tasks by engineers within the group as well as technicians in the lab.
Oversee and mentor the engineering team; provide needed training and work with team members to grow within the organization.
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 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a 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 is a plus.
Experience with data analysis software – MS Excel, Minitab is 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 is a plus.
Experience with finite element analysis tools desirable; ANSYS experience is a plus.
Ability to communicate with technical and non‑technical people.
Knowledge of copper alloys and high‑performance engineering thermoplastics is a plus.
Company Information 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 coaxial and high‑speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales, designing and manufacturing a wide range of innovative connectors and cable assemblies for diverse applications including servers, storage, data centers, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Equal Opportunity Employer Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” – Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.
Website: https://www.amphenol-cs.com/
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- Amphenol Communications Solutions
Location: Valley Green, PA
Wage: Depends on experience
Position Summary Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high‑speed, high‑bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier‑1 OEMs globally. We are currently seeking an experienced Reliability Engineering Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities
Guide the 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.
Ensure the accurate and timely completion of engineering tasks by engineers within the group as well as technicians in the lab.
Oversee and mentor the engineering team; provide needed training and work with team members to grow within the organization.
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 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a 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 is a plus.
Experience with data analysis software – MS Excel, Minitab is 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 is a plus.
Experience with finite element analysis tools desirable; ANSYS experience is a plus.
Ability to communicate with technical and non‑technical people.
Knowledge of copper alloys and high‑performance engineering thermoplastics is a plus.
Company Information 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 coaxial and high‑speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales, designing and manufacturing a wide range of innovative connectors and cable assemblies for diverse applications including servers, storage, data centers, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Equal Opportunity Employer Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” – Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.
Website: https://www.amphenol-cs.com/
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