Reliability Engineer

Amperesand

$115K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Reliability Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of power electronics fundamentals and circuit analysis.
  • Basic familiarity with reliability statistics (Weibull distribution, MTBF) and a desire to master advanced Bayesian and Monte Carlo methods.
  • Comfortable working in a high-voltage lab environment with diagnostic tools (Oscilloscopes, Multimeters).
  • Interest in learning reliability tools such as ReliaSoft or simulation software like Ansys Sherlock.
  • Basic proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or R for data processing and automation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex data for team updates.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the setup and execution of reliability test plans for SST's, including thermal mapping and accelerated life testing.
  • Utilize statistical methods to analyze test data and identify trends in failures.
  • Participate in DFMEA sessions, documenting risks and tracking mitigation actions.
  • Perform initial root-cause analysis on failed components and coordinate with senior engineers on investigations.
  • Assist in building reliability block diagrams and basic PoF models to predict product lifetime.
  • Work closely with Design and Manufacturing teams to communicate test results and ensure reliability targets are met.
  • Maintain detailed records of test procedures, lab results, and reliability reports.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
  • Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)
Full Job Description
Role Summary
In this role, you will drive end-to-end reliability for our Solid-State Transformer (SST) platform, from concept to field deployment. You will lead cross-functional teams to mitigate program risks via Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)/Fault Tree analysis (FTA) and set clear reliability benchmarks for supplier selection. By developing advanced Physics-of-failure (PoF) modeling and performing expert-level RCA, you will ensure our hardware meets the demanding lifetime required for modern energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the setup and execution of reliability test plans for SST's, including thermal mapping and accelerated life testing.
  • Utilize statistical methods to analyze test data, identifying trends in component or system-level failures.
  • Participate in DFMEA sessions, helping to document risks and track mitigation actions.
  • Perform initial root-cause analysis on failed components using lab equipment (microscopes, X-ray, etc.) and coordinate with senior engineers on complex investigations.
  • Assist in building reliability block diagrams and basic PoF models to predict product lifetime.
  • Work closely with the Design and Manufacturing teams to communicate test results and ensure reliability targets are met.
  • Maintain detailed records of test procedures, lab results, and reliability reports for key milestones.
  • Ability to travel occasionally to different facilities to support hardware deployment and testing.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Reliability Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of power electronics fundamentals and circuit analysis.
  • Basic familiarity with reliability statistics (Weibull distribution, MTBF) and a desire to master advanced Bayesian and Monte Carlo methods.
  • Comfortable working in a high-voltage lab environment; experience with basic diagnostic tools (Oscilloscopes, Multimeters).
  • Interest in learning reliability tools such as ReliaSoft (Weibull++, ALTA) or simulation software like Ansys Sherlock.
  • Basic proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or R for data processing and automation.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable updates for the team.
  • A "first principles" thinker who is eager to learn and thrives in a fast-paced hardware startup environment.

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.

SF Pay Range

$115,000-$160,000 USD

Pay Disclosure & Benefits

Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.
  • Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
  • Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
  • Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)

Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

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