Reliability Engineer

We are seeking a Reliability Product Approval Engineer to support the development, validation, and continuous improvement of complex electromechanical products. This role works closely with engineering, quality, testing, manufacturing, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure products meet reliability, performance, and compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in reliability engineering, risk management, verification and validation testing, and failure analysis to help drive robust product designs and improve long-term product performance., * Develop and execute reliability plans aligned with product requirements and project milestones.

• Define reliability test strategies, protocols, acceptance criteria, and validation methods.
• Support verification and validation activities through structured testing and data collection.
• Evaluate product performance and reliability metrics throughout development.
• Lead and facilitate Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities.
• Conduct root cause investigations on product failures identified during testing or field use.
• Apply reliability engineering principles and Physics of Failure methodologies to identify potential failure mechanisms.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve product robustness and reliability.
• Support requirements management and traceability from customer needs through validation results.
• Ensure testing activities provide clear evidence of requirement compliance.
• Assist with product approval activities and technical documentation reviews.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test methods, results, and conclusions.
• Develop and maintain standardized reliability test methods and engineering procedures.
• Create and document Engineering Test Procedures (ETPs).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, consistency, and product quality.
• Improve reliability processes through data-driven recommendations and best practices.
• Partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory teams throughout product development.
• Provide reliability expertise during product design reviews and decision-making activities.
• Mentor team members on reliability tools, test methods, and analytical techniques.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

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• Proficiency in DFMEA, accelerated life testing, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
• Experience in engineering test method development and electromechanical systems.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Knowledge of HVAC/R systems and design of experiments.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and regulatory compliance testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, validation testing, or product approval.
• Experience supporting electromechanical product development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, refrigeration, thermal systems, or environmental testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory and certification testing requirements.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Proficiency in using Minitab, ReliaSoft, or similar statistical software.
• Experience in Physics of Failure (PoF) analysis and automated testing.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Reliability certifications or advanced reliability coursework preferred.

Work Environment

This role offers the opportunity to influence product quality and reliability from concept through commercialization. It is a high-visibility position supporting new product development and product approval efforts. You will have the ability to lead reliability initiatives and drive meaningful design improvements while gaining exposure to complex electromechanical systems and advanced testing methodologies. The position involves strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and leadership teams. Job Type & Location, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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