Reliability Engineer II

Generac Power Systems; North Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. seeks a Reliability Engineer II to drive validation plans and oversee testing across electrical and mechanical subsystems for product reliability. You will analyze failure modes, review designs, and push improvements that meet cost and performance goals, collaborating with global teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, reporting, and root cause analysis, with opportunities to influence product robustness in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience testing electrical systems for reliability.
• Experience testing mechanical systems for reliability.
• Knowledge of reliability fail modes and fail mechanisms.
• Ability to apply engineering knowledge to improve products, services, and processes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with complex engineering challenges.
• Statistical analysis to assess reliability risk.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional teams to achieve high product performance and reliability.
• Evaluate equipment failure modes and develop solutions to eliminate/mitigate failures.
• Advise with design reviews to provide reliability findings and recommendations.
• Review specifications/drawings and propose design modifications to improve reliability within cost and performance.
• Monitor equipment performance and failure history to identify sources of poor component performance.
• Partner with other manufacturing locations to develop Reliability Best Practices.
• Gain deep understanding of operating environment and performance requirements for our products.
• Create detailed reports documenting findings and conclusions.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of issues found during testing and on returned products.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Testing electrical systems

Testing mechanical systems

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?The Reliability Engineer II will be directly involved in the overall evaluation of Generac Power Systems products. This engineer will be responsible for creating and monitoring the validation plan for these products. This person is expected to drive component and system level testing to evaluate design robustness and reliability. This role will be responsible for evaluating equipment failure modes and utilizing engineering experience and training to develop solutions for eliminating potential failures.Major ResponsibilitiesDrive cross functional teams to achieve Generac’s high product performance and reliability standards.Evaluate equipment failure modes and utilize engineering experience and training to develop solutions for eliminating/mitigating potential failureAdvise and confer with engineers in design review meetings to give reliability findings and recommendationsReview engineering specifications/drawings and propose design modifications to improve reliability within cost and other performance requirementsMonitor equipment performance and evaluate equipment history and failure trends to determine sources of poor component performancePartner with other manufacturing locations to develop Reliability Best Practices and to collaboratively work through common issues.Gain a deep understanding of the operating environment and performance requirements for our products.Create detailed reports documenting all findings and conclusions.Support root cause analysis and resolution of issues found during testing and on returned productsEducationBachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.Work Experience2 years of Reliability Engineering ExperienceKnowledge / Skills / AbilitiesKnowledge and experience testing electrical and mechanical systems for reliability.Experience with reliability fail modes and fail mechanisms with respect to reliability.Very good understanding of relevant test standards.Ability to apply engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services, and processes.Ability to solve complex engineering problems.Statistical analysis knowledge to assess reliability risk based on design and application.Excellent oral and written communication.Strong decision-making skills.Preferred Job Requirements Master’s degree in EngineeringPhysical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”