RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply solid knowledge of reliability methods and power electronics systems to design accelerated test plans for design validation, burn-in testing, environmental stress screening (ESS), ongoing reliability testing (ORT), and demonstration of reliability growth
• Work with manufacturing quality, service engineering, supplier quality, and design teams to identify root causes and drive resolution for failures originating in testing and in the field
• Generate process validation test plans to implement at suppliers. Drive root cause corrective action with suppliers to resolve production process issues
• Facilitate and lead design FMEA sessions to assess product risks, determine validation test plans, and drive reliable design choices
• Analyze field usage and environmental conditions to optimize requirement setting and test methods
• Apply reliability lessons learned to enable continuous improvement
• Oversee the creation of our electrical component library, evaluating the suitability of components and manufacturers across all FETC projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS, MS, or PhD in EE
• 10+ years of experience working in power electronics / high voltage laboratory testing environment (including relevant internship or academic lab work experience)
• PCB board-level experience with the ability to read and communicate PCBA schematics, etc.
• Experience with burn-in testing, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT)
• Knowledge of the ReliaSoft Synthesis Platform, including Weibull++, BlockSim, ALTA, RGA
• Knowledge of reliability warranty analysis and reliability prediction methods
• Working knowledge of applied statistics and experience with statistical software such as JMP, Minitab, etc.
• Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM, CSAM, X-ray, cross-sectioning, and EDX
• Strong problem-solving skills and a thorough understanding of sophisticated electrical test setups
• Remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstances. Own assignments and take full accountability for their success, with the ability to change direction quickly
• Experienced with qualification of components and vendors of electronic components and power electronics semiconductors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s or PhD degree in Reliability Engineering, or ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer is a plus
• Proven self-starter: identifies issues and creates solutions
• Reliability experience in the industry of solar, electric vehicle, or battery storage
• Working knowledge in power electronics and power conversion topologies
• Startup experience preferred