Reliability and Test Engineering Manager

Position Summary: Reliability and Test Engineering ManagerLocation: Valley Green, PAAmphenol 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 and Test Engineering Manager to join our Product Development team. The position will be located in Valley Green, PA.RESPONSIBILITIES:As the Reliability and Test Engineering Manager you will provide the lead in supporting the development and validation of new products through testing and analysis of data and designs.Reliability Strategy & System DefinitionDefine and own reliability requirements and strategies for cable assemblies used in AI hardware systems, including rack-level and system-level interconnects.Establish mission profiles covering temperature, airflow, vibration, handling, insertion/removal cycles, bend radius, and field service conditions.Translate AI infrastructure requirements into quantified reliability targets (life, confidence, environmental margins, electrical performance over time). Design-for-Reliability (Cable Assemblies)Partner with cable and connector design teams to influence:High-speed signal integrity over life (insertion loss, return loss, crosstalk, skew, BER degradation)Mechanical robustness (strain relief, jacket materials, crimp integrity, retention features)Connector interfaces (fretting corrosion, plating wear, contact normal force, mating durability)Thermal and airflow interactions in dense AI racksDrive design decisions that mitigate failure mechanisms such as:Micro-motion-induced intermittentsConductor and shield fatigueConnector contact wear and oxidation.Jacket cracking, creep, or abrasionReview designs for compliance with derating, material compatibility, and manufacturability best practices. Test, Validation & QualificationDevelop and execute reliability and qualification test plans specific to AI-scale cable assemblies, including:Thermal cycling and thermal agingTemperature/humidity bias (THB)Vibration and mechanical shockFlex, bend, torsion, and pull testingConnector mating/unmating durabilityAccelerated life testing (ALT) with combined stressesDefine electrical performance monitoring during stress, including:Insertion loss and impedance driftEye diagrams and BER under stressIntermittent detection during vibration and thermal cyclingLead or support HALT characterization to understand design margins and dominant failure mechanisms. Failure Analysis & Root CauseLead complex electrical-mechanical failure analysis for cable assemblies, including:Intermittent opens and shortsSignal degradation over lifeConnector fretting, corrosion, or plating wearCrimp, weld, or termination failures.Apply structured root cause methods (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) supported by:Electrical probing and TDRX-ray and micro sectioningOptical and SEM analysis (as applicable)Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify effectiveness through retesting. Reliability Modeling & Data AnalyticsBuild life and reliability models (Weibull, Arrhenius, Coffin-Manson, Miner's rule) appropriate for cable and connector failure mechanisms.Correlate accelerated test results with field data to validate models and confidence levels.Analyze FRACAS, RMA, and deployment data to identify systemic risks across large-scale AI infrastructure. Manufacturing & Supplier EngagementPartner with manufacturing teams to define process controls, screening, and ESS strategies for cable assemblies.Work directly with cable and connector suppliers to:Review materials, processes, and reliability data.Audit manufacturing controls.Resolve field and production issues.Assess reliability impact of ECO/ECN changes, including materials, suppliers, tooling, or process shifts. Technical Leadership & DocumentationAuthor reliability reports, qualification summaries, and launch readiness documentation suitable for executive and customer review.Mentor junior engineers and promote reliability best practices across cable, hardware, and systems teams.Clearly communicate reliability risks and tradeoffs in high-performance AI systems. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).7+ years of experience in reliability engineering, validation, or failure analysis for cable assemblies, connectors, or high-speed interconnects.Strong understanding of high-speed electrical performance and how it degrades over time and stress.Hands-on experience with mechanical and environmental testing of cable assemblies.Proven experience diagnosing intermittent and mixed electrical-mechanical failures.Proficiency with reliability statistics and life data analysis (Weibull, ALT correlation).Strong cross-functional communication and technical leadership skills. Additional QualificationsExperience with AI data center or hyperscale infrastructure.Familiarity with high-speed copper and hybrid cable technologies (DAC, AOC, internal high-speed harnesses).Working knowledge of SI/PI concepts (eye margin, BER, impedance control) as they relate to reliability.Familiarity with relevant standards (IPC, IEC, Telcordia, MIL-STD, or equivalent).Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing and deployment at scale. Key CompetenciesSystems-level thinking across electrical, mechanical, and environmental domainsStrong lab-based troubleshooting and root cause analysisData-driven decision making under ambiguity.Ability to balance performance, reliability, cost, and deployment speed.Clear, concise technical communication What Success Looks LikeCable assembly reliability risks are identified early and mitigated before large-scale AI deployment.Electrical performance remains stable over life in dense, high-power AI environments.Intermittent and field-driven failures are rapidly resolved with verified fixes.Field return rates and system downtime attributable to interconnects are significantly reducedAmphenol 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.