Reliability Engineer

ICON; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Reliability Engineer II in Austin, TX to assess system performance and identify vulnerabilities for Titan production.

The role focuses on root cause analysis, testing, and implementing improvements across product development, with exposure to CAPA and FMEA processes. Strong hands-on experience with electromechanical systems is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Reliability/Mechatronics engineering.
• BS/MS in Mechanical/Mechatronics or similar.
• Willingness to travel 4+ weeks per year internationally.
• Experience with CAPA, MTBF/MTTR concepts and reliability metrics.
• Hands-on diagnostics and testing of electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage identification and resolution of priority product concerns in the Product development process.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement short-term and long-term mitigation steps.
• Set up and run testing of components and systems for reliability purposes.
• Review reliability statistics to identify areas for improvement.
• Complete FMEA studies of hardware products and develop corrective actions.
• Lead investigations to determine root causes of failures and track MTBF/MTTR.

Skills

Diagnostics software

Hardware tools

Electromechanical systems

Measurement techniques

Strong communication

Education

BS in Mechanical/Mechatronics

MS in Mechanical/Mechatronics or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

• ICON is seeking a Reliability Engineer II to assist in the development of ICON’s latest print systems
• This team is responsible for delivering the machine known as Titan to Serial Production
• As a Reliability Engineer II at ICON, you will assess system performance, identify vulnerabilities and create paths to improve overall consistency and reliability
• This role is based at ICON’s Austin, TX office
• Own and manage identification and resolution of priority product concerns in the Product development process
• Drive organization of information and data collection, perform root cause analysis, report on occurrences as well as implementation of short term and long term mitigation steps
• Set up and run testing of components and systems for reliability purposes
• Technically assess system performance, identify and prioritize hardware vulnerabilities, create paths to improve overall consistency and reliability, and own implementation of system improvements
• Review reliability statistics of the current suite products with the aim of identifying areas most in need for improvement
• Complete FMEA studies of hardware products
• Use FMEA insights to develop, optimize, and refine preventative maintenance (PM) plans that proactively address potential failure modes
• Lead investigations to identify the root causes of failure
• Develop plans for and track mean time between failure (MTBF) and mean time to repair (MTTR) of all products
• Manage CAPA processes to collect failure data and systematically resolve issues to improve reliability
• Develop qualification processes for releasing new features into production to prevent downtime due to issues in the field
• Establish quality and reliability requirements for suppliers
• Participate in initial new product conceptual development
• Host, and actively contribute to test result review meetings
• Interact with various design, manufacturing, and software teams
• Support build, debug, validate, and fine-tune equipment for release to production
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the company’s goals and objectives

Experience managing tools, equipment, or operational assets in construction, industrial, or field-service environmentsMust be able to lift 50 poundsComfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment where priorities shift with project schedulesBS/MS in Mechanical/Mechatronics (or similar) Engineering5+ years of experience in Reliability, Mechanical/Mechatronics (or similar) EngineeringMust be prepared to work, in part, in extreme environments: temps > 100 degrees or below freezing, sun, rain, mud, lack of electricity, etcMust be able to travel 4+ weeks per year internationallyPHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Clear and effective communicator with engineering teams, project managers, and operational leadershipStrong organizational and process management skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments and concurrent projectsDemonstrated excellence in an engineering role in either Product Development, Equipment/Machine Design, Manufacturing, or Testing environmentsHands-on skills with diagnostics software, hardware, tools, instruments, general electromechanical/mechatronic systems and measurement techniquesExposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current meters, etc.)Versed in SolidWorksKnowledge of various part fabrication techniques. (machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, etching, injection molding, 3D printing, hydroforming.)Experience creating technical specifications for automated equipment is highly desiredExperience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production desiredKnowledge of production quality metrics is a plusPreference for candidates with a portfolio showcasing various professional and personal projects