Engineer - Reliability Test Power Electronics

ohmium; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohmium in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Reliability Test Engineer to drive development, validation and maturation of power electronic systems and components for long field operation.

You will design and execute reliability tests, lead root-cause investigations, analyze field data, and collaborate with suppliers to improve robustness in renewable energy and grid applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Reliability Engineering.
• 3–6 years of experience in reliability engineering, validation, testing, or product qualification.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, semiconductor reliability, thermal management and failure mechanisms.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, JMP, Minitab or ReliaSoft.
• Experience in renewable energy, grid infrastructure, energy storage, UPS, traction or industrial automation.
• Knowledge of IEC, UL, IEEE, JEDEC and MIL reliability standards.
• Experience with electrolyzers, hydrogen systems, renewable energy systems or grid-connected power converters.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliability validation plans for power electronics and associated devices.
• Design and execute HALT, HASS, ALT, power cycling, thermal cycling, vibration and environmental tests.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, DMAIC, FTA and DOE.
• Drive design improvements for semiconductors, capacitors and PCBs.
• Develop lifetime prediction models using Arrhenius, Coffin-Manson and physics of failure.
• Support supplier qualification and reliability improvement activities.
• Conduct reliability prediction and derating assessments to identify wear-out risks.
• Analyze field reliability data, warranty returns and service reports for corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain reliability metrics including MTBF, failure rate, availability and growth tracking.

Skills

Power electronics

Reliability engineering

Thermal management

Failure mechanisms

MATLAB

Python

JMP

Minitab

ReliaSoft

DOE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Reliability Engineering

Electrical/Electronics Engineering specialization

Tools

ReliaSoft

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Develop reliability validation plans for converters, inverters, power supplies, controllers, switchgear, capacitors, transformers, sensors and related electrical equipment.
• Design and execute HALT, HASS, ALT, power cycling, thermal cycling, vibration, humidity and environmental testing.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, DMAIC, FTA, Weibull analysis and DOE.
• Drive design improvements for semiconductors, capacitors, magnetics, relays, sensors, PCBs and control electronics.
• Develop lifetime prediction models using Arrhenius, Coffin-Manson and Physics of Failure approaches.
• Support supplier qualification and reliability improvement activities.
• Conduct reliability prediction, component stress analysis, and derating assessments to identify wear-out risks and improve long-term product robustness.
• Analyze field reliability data, warranty returns, and service reports to identify reliability improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain reliability metrics including MTBF, failure rate, availability, and reliability growth tracking.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronics Engineering or Reliability Engineering.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in reliability engineering, validation, testing, or product qualification.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, semiconductor reliability, thermal management and failure mechanisms.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, JMP, Minitab or ReliaSoft.
• Experience in renewable energy, grid infrastructure, energy storage, UPS, traction or industrial automation.
• Knowledge of IEC, UL, IEEE, JEDEC and MIL reliability standards.
• Experience with electrolyzers, hydrogen systems, renewable energy systems or grid-connected power converters.

We are seeking a Reliability Test Engineer to drive development, validation, and maturation of power electronic systems and electrical components to achieve 20+ years of field operation with zero unplanned trips, minimal failures, and maximum availability

Ohmium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.