Reliability Engineer II: Design Robustness & Testing

Generac Power Systems Inc.; 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

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.