Reliability Engineer, Energy Storage

• Define and own the reliability strategy for hardware products with complex printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and electromechanical systems • Plan and execute reliability tests such as HALT, thermal cycling, vibration, drop, humidity, ingress protection (IP) testing, and power cycling • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design-for-reliability (DfR) requirements and drive root cause analysis for test failures • Track reliability KPIs and deliver reliability insights to guide design improvements and product decisions • Develop accelerated life test models and support FMEA and DFMEA processes • Analyze reliability data using Weibull, log-normal, and other statistical models to predict field performance • Work closely with engineering teams to establish reliability gates through program stages (A/B/C/D) • Support failure analysis (FA) efforts using tools like X-ray, cross-sectioning, and SEM/EDX to identify failure mechanisms in PCBAs • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across reliability processes, lab capabilities, and test methodologies • Author reports / document findings

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field • 5 + years of experience in hardware reliability engineering, preferably in industries like energy, EV, consumer electronics, or aerospace • Deep knowledge of electronic and mechanical failure mechanisms (e.g., solder fatigue, corrosion, delamination, sealing failures, thermal expansion mismatch, material fatigue, etc.) • Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, or Python) • Experience with reliability lab equipment and test setup design • Knowledge of reliability warranty analysis and reliability prediction methods • Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM, CSAM, X-ray, cross-sectioning, and EDX • A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place! In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.