Senior Reliability Engineer

ALSO; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

One Medical membership

Progyny fertility benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) match

Job summary

ALSO is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead the reliability of multiple electric mobility vehicles through the full development cycle. The role includes establishing targets, developing tests, applying acceleration models, and guiding design decisions based on failure analysis.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in engineering with 2+ years in reliability, proficiency in Python, and experience with PCBA, energy storage, drive units, and chassis.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering; 2+ years in reliability.
• Knowledge of PCBA reliability, energy storage, drive units, and chassis.
• Python coding knowledge.
• Experience with reliability software (JMP/ReliaSoft or MATLAB).
• Experience with failure analysis techniques (SEM, CT, X-ray, EDS, TDR).
• Experience with data collection instruments (thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers).
• Ability to use FEA software (Ansys Sherlock) for life prediction.

Responsibilities

• Set reliability targets and metrics for new products across subsystems (actuators, batteries, drive units, PCBA, chassis).
• Develop tests procedures such as accelerated life testing and environmental testing.
• Apply acceleration models to predict product lifetime under stressed conditions.
• Prepare test plans and analyze reports; provide updates on testing campaigns.
• Guide teams on failure modes and countermeasures; perform risk analysis for design decisions.
• Monitor field performance and identify trends in failure.
• Lead FMEAs with cross-functional teams and create verification plans.

Skills

Python programming

Reliability engineering

Failure analysis

FEA (Ansys Sherlock)

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Tools

JMP

ReliaSoft

MATLAB

Ansys Sherlock

Job description

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

ALSO is looking for a Reliability Engineer to play a key role in developing and leading the reliability of multiple electric mobility vehicles over the full development cycle.

What You Will Do

• Establish reliability targets and metrics for new product development that include actuators, batteries, drive units, PCBAs, chassis, and various low voltage electronic systems.
• Develop new reliability tests procedures and specifications such as highly accelerated life testing, environmental testing, and other reliability tests to demonstrate reliability.
• Apply various types of acceleration models for creation of reliability tests to accurately predict product lifetime under accelerated stress conditions.
• Prepare concise and detailed test plans and analyze test reports. Provide updates and progress on various testing campaigns.
• Guide the engineering teams on failure modes, typical countermeasures for reliability failures, and design guidelines. Provide risk analysis to guide design decisions.
• Monitor field performance and identify trends in failure.
• Leading and facilitating FMEAs with cross-functional teams and developing design verification plans from these activities.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline or equivalent. 2 or more years of industry experience in a reliability engineering role.
• Technical knowledge of one or more aspects related to PCBA reliability, energy storage systems, drive units, and chassis components.
• Working knowledge of a coding language, preferably Python.
• Working knowledge of statistical software for reliability, such as JMP or the ReliaSoft suite, or MATLAB.
• Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as SEM, CT, X-Ray, EDS, TDR.
• Experience with instrumentations for data collection and testing such as thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers.
• Experience with deploying reliability testing guidelines and inventing new ways of testing.
• Ability to use FEA software (Eg. Ansys Sherlock) for product life prediction in creation of reliability tests.

Location: This is an onsite position requiring attendance in the office five (5) days per week. Once fully ramped and in alignment with their manager, employees may have the opportunity for limited flexibility, including the potential to work remotely one day per week, based on business and team needs.

Perks & Benefits

• Robust health coverage — excellent health, dental, and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO, with FSA & HSA options
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
• Rich fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny
• Flexible time off
• 401(k) match

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it’s you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.

Together we’re working hands‑on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.