About the position
The Product Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing reliability testing and analysis methodologies to ensure that products meet or exceed reliability, durability, and performance standards. This role involves working closely with design, development, and manufacturing teams to identify potential reliability issues and provide solutions to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct reliability tests such as accelerated life testing, environmental testing, and stress testing.
- Analyze test data to identify failure modes, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement statistical models and methods to predict product lifespan and performance.
- Perform root cause analysis on product failures and defects.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to investigate and resolve reliability issues.
- Recommend design improvements or modifications based on failure analysis.
- Work with cross-functional teams to incorporate reliability engineering principles into product design and development.
- Develop and maintain reliability standards, procedures, and guidelines.
- Provide input on design changes, material selection, and process improvements to enhance product reliability.
- Prepare detailed reliability test reports and documentation.
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and risk assessments to stakeholders.
- Maintain records of test results, failure analyses, and reliability metrics.
- Ensure that products meet regulatory and industry standards for reliability and quality.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to integrate reliability practices into the overall quality management system.
- Support customer service and field operations teams by providing reliability data and insights.
- Address and resolve customer complaints and warranty issues related to product reliability.
- Stay updated with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in reliability engineering.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability engineering processes and methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in reliability engineering, product development, or a related field.
- Proficiency in reliability analysis software (e.g., Minitab, ReliaSoft), statistical analysis, and engineering principles.
- Experience with reliability testing equipment and methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and develop practical solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Nice-to-haves
- Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)) are a plus.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in analyzing data and identifying reliability issues.
- Proactive Approach: Ability to anticipate potential problems and address them before they affect product performance.
- Innovative Thinking: Willingness to explore new methodologies and technologies to improve product reliability.
