Product Reliability Manager - Royal Switchgear

MacLean Power Systems•Bessemer, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing (a Maclean Power Systems Company) is seeking a Product Reliability Engineer responsible for improving the reliability, durability, and performance of Royal Switchgear products. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented team player with strong analytical skills, a process improvement mindset, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Reliability Engineering, or related discipline.
3+ years’ experience in product reliability, test engineering, or design validation—preferably with switchgear, breakers, relays, or power distribution equipment.
Proven experience designing test apparatus, fixtures, and setting up/operating reliability test rigs.
Strong knowledge of reliability methods (FMEA, RCM, Weibull), environmental and electrical testing standards.
Hands-on proficiency with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, environmental chambers, and test automation.
Ability to interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, specify components, and prototype fixtures.
Strong analytical skills (Excel, Minitab, or equivalent) and experience writing clear test reports.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, MS Office suite
Strong analytical skills with a high-level of attention to detail and business process
Strong skills in developing and presenting performance metrics reports
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with others
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data
Ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting information
Ability to work independently and be self-directed as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with HALT/HASS, accelerated aging, and accelerated life test design.
Familiarity with relevant standards (IEC, IEEE) for switchgear and insulation testing.
Experience with LabVIEW, Python, or test automation tools.
Six Sigma or reliability-centered maintenance exposure.
WMS experience and knowledge preferred
ERP system knowledge (JD Edwards preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead product reliability strategy: set reliability targets, perform FMEA, Weibull and life-data analysis (MTBF/MTTR) for switchgear products and components.
Design test programs for components and complete assemblies (HALT/HASS, accelerated life test, thermal cycling, vibration, electrical endurance, dielectric/insulation tests).
Specify, design, and build custom test apparatus, fixtures, and jigs required to replicate field stresses and validation scenarios.
Set up, commission, and operate test rigs and instrumentation (data acquisition, environmental chambers, power supplies, relays, load banks).
Develop test procedures, protocols, and pass/fail criteria; ensure repeatability, traceability, and calibration of test equipment.
Execute tests, capture and analyze test data, produce detailed test reports, and translate findings into actionable design changes.
Lead root-cause analysis on product failures and field returns; recommend design, material, or process changes and verify fixes via testing.
Collaborate closely with design engineering, product validation, and manufacturing to incorporate DfR/DfM practices and plan design verification.
Maintain reliability documentation: test plans, life-cycle predictions, reliability databases, and validation evidence for product sign-off.
Support new product introduction with reliability verification, test campaigns, and acceptance criteria.
Train engineering and lab technicians on test setups, safety, and data collection best practices.
Manage external test labs and vendor testing when needed; oversee third-party test contracts and coordinate sample logistics.