Reliability Engineering Lead

Position: Reliability Engineering Lead Location: Valley 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 have design, sales, and manufacturing locations globally and are currently seeking a Reliability Engineering Lead to join our Cable Backplane Systems team located in Etters, PA. Amphenol's High speed cable backplane systems enable most of the world's IT and datacom; including leading the way for the AI/ML revolution; and require some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies, and highest levels of precision, in the engineering world. These challenges require the most creative, technical minds, and ultimately provide the most rewarding experience for an engineer. Responsibilities: As the Reliability Engineering Lead, 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 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 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/