Reliability Engineer II

Generac Power Systems•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

The Reliability Engineer II evaluates Generac Power Systems products and creates and monitors product validation plans. The role drives component- and system-level testing to assess design robustness and reliability, evaluates equipment failure modes, and develops solutions to eliminate or mitigate potential failures. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams and manufacturing locations, contributes reliability findings and recommendations during design reviews, and supports root cause analysis and issue resolution for problems identified in testing or returned products. The position also monitors equipment performance and failure trends, develops reliability best practices, and prepares detailed reports documenting findings and conclusions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
Two years of reliability engineering experience.
Knowledge and experience testing electrical and mechanical systems for reliability.
Experience with reliability failure modes and failure mechanisms.
Very good understanding of relevant test standards.
Ability to apply engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services, and processes.
Ability to solve complex engineering problems.
Knowledge of statistical analysis to assess reliability risk based on design and application.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

Drive cross-functional teams to achieve Generac’s product performance and reliability standards.
Evaluate equipment failure modes and develop solutions to eliminate or mitigate potential failures.
Advise engineers in design review meetings by providing reliability findings and recommendations.
Review engineering specifications and drawings, and propose design modifications that improve reliability while meeting cost and performance requirements.
Monitor equipment performance and evaluate equipment history and failure trends to identify sources of poor component performance.
Partner with other manufacturing locations to develop reliability best practices and collaboratively address common issues.
Develop a deep understanding of products’ operating environments and performance requirements.
Create detailed reports documenting findings and conclusions.
Support root cause analysis and resolution of issues found during testing and on returned products.
Create and monitor validation plans, and drive component- and system-level testing to evaluate product design robustness and reliability.