Senior Field Reliability Engineer (Low Voltage)

Premier Staffing Solution•Tustin, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Reliability Engineer (DFMEA / Field Reliability Specialist) to strengthen our engineering team's ability to design, analyze, and maintain robust electronic systems. This role focuses on both proactive design reliability and field performance modeling, supporting product development across automotive or consumer electronics domains. Depending on experience and qualifications, this role may emphasize either DFMEA leadership or Field Reliability engineering , with opportunities to contribute across both areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering , or a related field
5+ years of experience in the automotive or consumer electronics industry , within the EE domain
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity
Experience conducting and leading DFMEA activities
Strong understanding of electronic systems and schematics
Knowledge of PCBA troubleshooting techniques
Solid foundation in physics of failure for low-voltage electronic components and PCBAs
Experience applying reliability engineering principles and statistical analysis
Experience developing accelerated life testing models
Familiarity with Highly Accelerated Testing (HALT/HASS) methods
Proficiency in data modeling and applied statistics for reliability
Programming experience (preferably Python ) for analysis and automation
Familiarity with advanced failure analysis tools and techniques, including: Optical microscopy X-ray and CT imaging FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy) SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) EDS (Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy)

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of system-level functionality and interactions
Ability to work cross-functionally and lead technical discussions
Strong interest in reliability engineering and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Decompose system-level features into detailed DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) structures
Lead and facilitate FMEA working sessions with cross-functional engineering teams
Guide teams on: Electronic failure modes Reliability risks and failure mechanisms Design guidelines and countermeasures
Provide deep insight into vehicle or product system functionality to ensure robust design decisions
Develop accelerated aging models for various failure mechanisms
Build tools and processes to model fleet health and stress behavior in electronic systems
Apply statistical methods to analyze field reliability and predict failure trends
Utilize coding (preferably Python) to automate modeling and data analysis workflows
Leverage knowledge of Highly Accelerated Testing (HALT/HASS) methods and governing equations
Support reliability-driven design improvements across hardware systems
Analyze field and lab data to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
Collaborate with hardware, test, and manufacturing teams to improve product durability and performance