Test Lab Manager

The Test Lab Manager at Amphenol is a key role, responsible for managing test activities, prioritizing lab work, and leading and actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on test methods, data quality, workflow efficiency, and lab safety. This position oversees the development and execution of test strategies, manages lab resources, ensures compliance with industry standards, and partners closely with cross-functional global teams to accelerate product development and ensure product quality. This is a working manager role, requiring both leadership and hands-on technical involvement in day-to-day lab operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and prioritize lab test activities based on project deadlines and resource availability.
• Drive continuous improvement of test procedures, lab processes, data reporting, and team workflows to increase quality and reduce cycle times.

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Support the development of strategies for test lab capabilities, processes, and infrastructure in alignment with business and product goals.
• Assist in planning test activities including capacity, technology development, and digital integration.
• Support efforts to improve lab efficiency and maintain accurate test documentation.

Global Test Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the North America test lab, while coordinating closely with test teams in Zhuhai and Shenzhen (ATZ divisions).
• Ensure global standardization of test methods, documentation, and test equipment calibration.
• Support coordination with external labs as needed for extended testing capacity, and manage subcontractor relationships and performance.
• Analysis lessons learned from testing both Amphenol and competitor products to inform future designs and improve quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Product Management, and Quality teams during product development cycles to define and implement test strategies.
• Collaborate with design and field application engineers, as well as customers, to define testing requirements and deliver accurate, effective results.
• Participate in DFMEAs and design reviews to embed testability and compliance from the earliest stages.

Compliance, Safety & Quality

• Maintain compliance with industry, company and customer standards (IEC, UL, ISO, IATF, etc.).
• Ensure safe operating procedures for all test activities.
• Support continuous improvement activities in documentation, traceability, and lab safety.

Technical Expertise & Data Analysis

• Serve as subject matter expert in electro-mechanical and connector testing (power, signal, high-speed, etc.).
• Oversee and validate test plans, protocols, and reports, ensuring thorough data analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Leverage computer tools (e.g., Minitab, Power BI) for test data analysis, reliability studies, tracking performance and root cause investigations.

Team Leadership

• Provide guidance to test engineers and technicians as needed.
• Encourage a collaborative and technically sound work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronic Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in product testing, with at least 3 years in a leadership or lab management role.
• Deep understanding of electrical and mechanical test methodologies and equipment.
• Proven experience with IEC, UL, ISO, and IATF standards.
• Familiarity with APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and reliability engineering concepts.
• Strong statistical and data analysis skills using Minitab, or equivalent tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power BI, Copilot); experience with VBA or automation scripting is a plus.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, ProE) and PDM is an asset.
• Willingness to travel internationally.