Senior Reliability Engineer — EVs, Onsite + 1 Day Remote

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

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.