PositionReliability EngineerLocationRaleigh, NCRESPONSIBILITIESTest, 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 stressesFailure 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)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.Understanding of FIT and MTBF softwareTechnical Leadership & DocumentationAuthor reliability reports, qualification summaries, and launch readiness documentation suitable for executive and customer review.Clearly communicate reliability risks and tradeoffs in high-performance AI systems.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field5+ 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).Ability to travel internationally and domestically, up to 20%.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#J-18808-Ljbffr
Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems.
The primary end markets for the Company's products are communications and information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.