Reliability Test Engineer

Ather Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Reliability Test Engineer to lead reliability test planning and execution for automotive electrical components. You will define accelerated test profiles, establish test-to-life correlations, and build automated test setups to validate next-generation components.

You will work with the team to plan tests, perform RCA, apply physics of failure, and ensure compliance with ISO, IEC, and ASTM standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in reliability testing for automotive components.
• Experience operating reliability lab equipment (climatic, salt spray, UV, vibration shakers).
• Application of physics of failure and aging laws to define accelerated test profiles.
• Mastery of reliability standards such as ISO, IEC, and ASTM for automotive components.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate automotive electrical component reliability testing and prepare technical reports.
• Establish test-to-life correlations to demonstrate lab-based reliability.
• Identify field failures and reproduce them in the lab to derive new validation methodologies.
• Develop automated test setups and load boxes for rigorous test execution.
• Conduct failure investigations and root cause analysis for all test-related failures.
• Apply mathematical models and statistics to estimate failure probabilities and life.
• Ensure test quality and adherence to standard procedures across validation cycles.
• Define validation requirements for component design changes and support CFT development.

Skills

Lab equipment operation

Physics of failure

Reliability statistics

ISO/IEC/ASTM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics

Job description

Reporting to: Lead Reliability and Durability - Product Validation

Team name: Product Validation Lab Team

About the Team and the Role

The Product Validation Lab Team at Ather is responsible for ensuring the long-term durability and reliability of automotive electrical components through rigorous testing and simulation. This team bridges the gap between field performance and lab environments by developing advanced test methodologies, correlating test data to real-world life cycles, and performing deep-dive failure investigations to ensure high product quality.

This role is for a Reliability Test Engineer who will spearhead reliability test planning and execution for electrical components. You will be responsible for defining accelerated test profiles based on the physics of failure, establishing test-to-life correlations, and building automated test setups to validate the next generation of Ather's components.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate automotive electrical component reliability testing and prepare technical reports.
• Establish test-to-life correlations to demonstrate the reliability of components under lab conditions.
• Identify critical field failures and reproduce them in the lab to derive new validation methodologies.
• Develop and deliver automated test setups and specialized load boxes for rigorous test execution.
• Conduct failure investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) for all test-related failures.
• Utilize mathematical models and statistical methods to estimate failure probabilities and reliability life.
• Ensure test quality and adherence to standard procedures across all validation cycles.
• Define validation requirements for component design changes and support CFT development.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Electronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in reliability testing for automotive and accessories components.

Must Have Competencies

• Operation and management of reliability lab equipment including climatic, salt spray, UV chambers, and vibration shakers.
• Application of physics of failure and aging laws to define accelerated test profiles for electronic components.
• Proficiency in reliability engineering statistical methods and mathematical modeling for life estimation.
• Mastery of international reliability standards such as ISO, IEC, and ASTM for automotive components.

Good to Have Competencies

• Processing and analysis of raw measurement data including strain and vibration signals.
• Automation of test setups and load box preparation for electrical component validation.
• Technical understanding of automotive electrical and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Establishing correlation between lab-demonstrated reliability and real-world field performance.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.

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