Ingeniero de Fiabilidad y Pruebas - Automoción (Remoto)

Placements24; Morelia; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work within Mexico

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Reliability and Testing Engineer to join a global automotive components team. The role is fully remote from Mexico, enabling contributions from Morelia or any remote location within the country.

You will drive reliability plans, conduct accelerated tests, analyze data, and recommend design improvements to enhance product durability and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of reliability or product testing experience, proficiency in Minitab/JMP, and

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years in reliability engineering or product testing, preferably automotive.
• Strong grasp of reliability principles, statistics, and experimental design.
• Experience with HALT/HASS testing and data-driven failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test plans and procedures for automotive components.
• Conduct HALT and HASS reliability tests and analyze results.
• Perform FMEA and reliability predictions; identify failure modes.
• Collaborate with design/manufacturing to implement improvements.
• Maintain detailed records of test setups, results, and analyses.
• Prepare reports and present findings to management and teams.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Statistical analysis

Experimental design

HALT/HASS

FMEA

Data analysis tools

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Materials Science or related field

Tools

Minitab

JMP

FMEA tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in automotive components, is seeking a highly motivated Reliability and Testing Engineer to join their product development team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from your home base in or near Morelia, Michoápan, or any other remote location in Mexico. You will be responsible for ensuring the long-term reliability and durability of automotive components through rigorous testing and analysis. Your work will directly impact product quality and customer satisfaction by identifying potential failure modes and recommending design improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in a remote setting, contributing to the advancement of automotive technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and procedures for automotive components.
• Design and conduct reliability tests, including HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) and HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening).
• Analyze test data to identify failure modes, assess component life, and determine root causes.
• Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and reliability predictions.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to implement design improvements based on test findings.
• Maintain detailed records of test setups, procedures, results, and analyses.
• Stay current with industry standards and best practices in reliability engineering.
• Prepare reports and present findings and recommendations to management and cross-functional teams.
• Manage external testing labs and supplier reliability activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with relevant automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262 for functional safety, if applicable).

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in reliability engineering, product testing, or a related field, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of reliability principles, statistical analysis, and experimental design.
• Experience with accelerated testing methodologies (HALT/HASS).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and familiarity with FMEA tools.
• Knowledge of automotive components and their failure mechanisms.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate remotely.
• Must be authorized to work remotely within Mexico.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive remote work package including health benefits, and significant opportunities for professional development. Employees benefit from a flexible work schedule, the ability to work from anywhere within Mexico, and the chance to contribute to high-impact projects. Performance bonuses and a supportive virtual work environment are also provided. This role is perfect for experienced professionals seeking career growth with maximum flexibility.