Sr. Reliability Engineer

About the role

You will play a critical role in new product development (NPD), driving reliability engineering activities across all phases of the process. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to set reliability targets, develop and execute test plans, and ensure continuous improvement in product performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability engineering tasks throughout all five phases of new product development (NPD), ensuring all deliverables are completed.
• Translate corporate warranty goals into hardware failure rate targets, referencing historical data and adjusting for new complexities or improvements.
• Define mission profiles using all available resources.
• Prepare and execute DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report), engaging with suppliers for qualification data and updating as designs evolve.
• Develop and maintain test procedures as needed.
• Track test failures and issues, ensuring timely resolution and verification before phase gate reviews.
• Build a system-level reliability model to ensure that warranty goals have been met.
• Plan and execute field testing, monitor participant feedback, and conclude with surveys to confirm objectives and gather insights.
• Monitor early field performance, ensuring targets are met before disengagement, and archive all relevant documentation for future reference.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and updating work instructions, incorporating lessons learned, and staying informed about process enhancements.

Requirements

• Proven project management skills for orchestrating complex reliability engineering projects.
• Experience with preparing and executing DFMEAs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams.
• Advanced technical aptitude with a deep understanding of product development and reliability processes.
• Familiarity with common reliability and environmental test methods.
• Deep expertise in analyzing life test data in Weibull++ or equivalent and explaining these results to management.
• Effective problem-solving abilities in dynamic testing involving complex interactions and with electromechanical systems and firmware.
• Flexibility and adaptability to navigate changing project conditions.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills for meticulous record-keeping.
• Leadership qualities to drive process improvements and enhance overall reliability efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. Formal training in reliability engineering is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in reliability engineering, product testing, or related fields, with a track record of leading reliability improvement initiatives.

Skills

• Project Management
• DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Interpersonal Communication
• Technical Aptitude
• Life Test Data Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Record Keeping
• Leadership

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Parenthood Leave
• Childcare Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs

Pay

The anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is from $95,500 - $177,300 / year. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

Schedule

This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.