Reliability Engineer

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Champion Design for Reliability (DfR) at every stage of the Juul product lifecycle
Prepare concise, detailed, and focused reliability test plans and reports
Transform consumer requirements into product technical requirements and tests that validate product and process robustness
Support the supplier qualification process for new or modified components, materials, or processes. Create case studies and experiments to characterize the effects of variability in material, process, manufacturing, environment, and consumer use
Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce manufacturing or design related risks, ultimately improving customer satisfaction or reducing cost
Participate with product teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products
Manage domestic and international outsourced lab work for testing and analysis
Utilize reliability statistics to identify trends and provide clear assessment of risks
Statistical data analysis includes sample planning and failure distribution modeling
Directly support manufacturing activities related to product integrity and reliability
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 3+ years of experience as a Reliability Engineer or equivalent
Experience designing and performing tests, including Mechanical Stress Tests, Shock/Drop/Vibration Testing, Environmental Testing
Ability to use fundamental failure analysis methodology to derive a root cause of failure
Knowledge of industry test standards
Solid understanding of mechanical design
Substantial experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) methodology
Experience facilitating and conducting Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Background in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering or Physical Sciences
Experience in manufacturing technologies, plastic and metal forming, PCB materials and fabrication, component package types and reliability comparisons
Experience driving evaluations, test and verification for consumer products.
Well established knowledge in component/boardlevel physics of failure and reliability test methods, and correlation of reliability prediction tools with measured results
Ability to communicate well with crossfunctional team members, efficiently collaborate to achieve project goals, and contribute positively to development and sustaining efforts
Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
Consumer electronics experience is preferred
Domestic and international travel up to 25% is required.