Lead Reliability Engineer, Power Systems

Mainspringenergy; Edison (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainspring Energy in the United States is seeking a senior Reliability Engineer to advance testing and analysis of our electrical/mechanical systems. You will evaluate design risks, perform FMEA, and lead cross‑functional teams across design, R&D and manufacturing to ensure reliability.

The ideal candidate has a BS in EE or ME, 8+ years in reliability testing (or 5+ with a master's), strong data analysis skills (Python/Matlab), and hands-on experience with CAPA, X-ray/CT, and UL/NFPA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years experience testing for mechanical, electrical or electromechanical systems with emphasis on reliability or 5+ years with a masters degree in a related field.
• Experience in dynamic engineering environment with evolving systems and processes.
• Ability to lead reliability initiatives from conception to completion and mentor or lead small groups of engineers.
• Experience executing challenging multi-system engineering projects.
• Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Ability to set up and automate repetitive testing operations.
• Data analysis and reporting with Python, Matlab, Google Docs, Weibull++, JMP.

Responsibilities

• Perform reliability testing including mechanical stress tests, shock, vibration and environmental testing.
• Prepare concise and detailed test plans and reports.
• Conduct failure analysis to derive root causes.
• Direct and develop design engineers in the reliability analysis process.
• Lead cross-functional teams executing FMEA for design, process and maintenance.
• Develop verification test plans with design engineers based on system and sub-system specs.
• Design, build and run specialized test equipment to test electrical circuits with rapid design cycles.
• Guide design team on UL/NFPA standards for electrical & fuel system components.

Skills

FMEA

Data analysis

Python

Matlab

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Python

Matlab

Weibull++

JMP

Job description

Mainspring Energy in the United States is seeking a senior Reliability Engineer to advance testing and analysis of our electrical/mechanical systems. You will evaluate design risks, perform FMEA, and lead cross‑functional teams across design, R&D and manufacturing to ensure reliability.

The ideal candidate has a BS in EE or ME, 8+ years in reliability testing (or 5+ with a master's), strong data analysis skills (Python/Matlab), and hands-on experience with CAPA, X-ray/CT, and UL/NFPA standards.