Failure Analysis Engineer
Location: Yocumtown, PA Department: Engineering Posted: 5/20/2026 Location Name: Valley GreenWage: Depends on ExperienceAmphenol 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.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: Failure Analysis EngineerLocation: Etters, 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. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking an experienced Failure Analysis Engineer to join our Product Development team. The position will be located in Etters, PA.ResponsibilitiesAs a Failure Analysis Engineer you will provide the lead in investigation of connector failures through inspection, testing and analysis of data.Perform root cause analysis of failed connectorsCreate a failure analysis process and database to capture historical data and utilize for future failure analysesInterface with customers to understand the issues and inform them on the status, root cause, and solutionConfirm diagnoses through testing and inspectionPrepare test samples and test requests and work with test lab technicians.Suggest corrective actions to design, process, inspection etcWork with engineers from other disciplines to help with root causeProcess and analyze testing results and create reports and presentations for internal and external customers.Collaborate with internal and external suppliers and manufacturing personnelRequest and review 8Ds from suppliersQualificationsBS/MS Mechanical Engineering5 – 10 years of experience with failure analysis and/or electrical connectorsExperience with SEM, mechanical testing, and electrical testingExperience with solid modeling tools - Pro/E and/or Solidworks would be a plusExperience with data analysis software, MS Excel, Minitab would be a plusExperience developing test plans for mechanical and environmental stressesExperience specifying testing protocol in automotive or consumer industries would be a plusAbility to communicate with technical & non-technical peopleAbility to work in team environmentDesire to solve problems and identify solultions Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering thermoplastics would be a plusBasic understanding of electrical connectorsAmphenol 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/