Reliability Engineer II

Generac • Waukesha, WI

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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 also supports root-cause analysis and resolution of issues found during testing and on returned products, and documents findings and conclusions in detailed reports.

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 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 meet product performance and reliability standards.
• Evaluate equipment failure modes and develop solutions to eliminate or mitigate potential failures.
• Advise and confer with engineers during design reviews, providing reliability findings and recommendations.
• Review engineering specifications and drawings and propose design modifications that improve reliability while meeting cost and other 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 work through common issues.
• Develop a deep understanding of product 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level