Reliability Engineer II

Generac; Waukesha (WI); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Generac Power Systems is seeking a Reliability Engineer II in Wisconsin to drive validation plans and lead cross-functional testing of our electrical and mechanical products. You will evaluate failure modes, monitor performance, and develop robust solutions to improve design reliability.

You will create detailed reports, support root-cause analysis, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and service teams to meet reliability targets while balancing cost and performance.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
• 2 years of Reliability Engineering Experience
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Drive cross functional teams to achieve high product performance and reliability standards.
• Evaluate equipment failure modes and develop solutions to eliminate or mitigate potential failure.
• Advise and confer with engineers in design review meetings to provide reliability findings and recommendations.
• Review engineering specifications/drawings and propose design modifications to improve reliability within cost and performance requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and analyze failure trends to determine sources of poor component performance.
• Collaborate 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

Conocimientos

Reliability testing

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

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 Responsibilities

• Drive 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 failure
• Advise and confer with engineers in design review meetings to give reliability findings and recommendations
• Review engineering specifications/drawings and propose design modifications to improve reliability within cost and other performance requirements
• Monitor equipment performance and evaluate equipment history and failure trends to determine sources of poor component performance
• Partner 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 products

Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.

Work Experience

• 2 years of Reliability Engineering Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge 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 Engineering

Physical 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.