Position: Senior Staff Engineer, Product Reliability (Energy Technology)
Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidates
Base Salary - USD $132,600 to $212,200
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer specializing in Product Reliability for their Energy Technology products. The role focuses on module-level power electronics (MLPE) and their interaction with energy storage devices. The candidate will drive reliability goals, evaluate designs for reliability, and lead reliability demonstration testing for clean energy products.
This position reports directly to the Engineering Director and plays a critical role in ensuring products meet high standards for performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Drive engineering teams to meet high product performance and reliability standards through Design for Reliability (DfR) reviews and guidance.
Develop and manage Design Verification and Validation Plans (DVP&Rs) to assess product reliability.
Understand the operating environment and performance requirements for clean energy products.
Conduct risk assessments, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/DFMEA), and participate in design reviews.
Ensure test plans meet applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, etc.).
Collaborate with test development and product development teams to ensure thorough functionality coverage during testing.
Support root cause analysis and resolve issues identified during reliability tests.
Oversee reliability demonstration tests and report findings to leadership.
Manage external resources (labs, consultants, etc.) to complete delegated work, including scope management and report generation.
Mentor and support less experienced engineers.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
Experience: 7–10 years in product reliability or related roles, preferably with exposure to clean energy technology.
Technical Skills:
Familiarity with common failure modes of Li-ion batteries in outdoor applications.
Expertise in accelerating failures through reliability demonstration tests.
Experience with risk assessments, FMEA/DFMEA, and compliance with standards like IEC and IEEE.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, effective communication, and mentoring skills.
Additional Details
Travel: Occasional travel may be required.
Security Clearance: Not required.
Visa Sponsorship: Not available.
Screening Questions
Are you familiar with common failure modes of Li-ion batteries in outdoor applications?
Can you accelerate these failures through reliability demonstration tests?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and play a pivotal role in advancing clean energy technology.