Reliability Engineering Manager

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 sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Position Summary: Reliability Engineering Manager

Location: Vally Green, PA

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:

As the Reliability Engineering Manager you will drive product robustness, ensure compliance with customer and industry standards, and lead cross-functional efforts to predict, detect, and eliminate product failure risks across the product lifecycle.

• Guide 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
• Ensuring the accurate and timely completion of engineering tasks of engineers within the group as well as technicians in the lab
• Oversee and mentor engineering team; providing needed training and working with team members to grow within the organization
• Coordinating with peers and other engineering managers within the organization 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 would be a plus
• Experience with data analysis software, MS Excel, Minitab would be 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 would be a plus
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools desirable, ANSYS experience would be a plus
• Ability to communicate with technical & non-technical people
• Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering thermoplastics would be a plus
• Global travel is required - up to 30%
• Bilingual english/mandarin is preferred

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

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/

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

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/