Staff Reliability Engineer

Seeds Renewables; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Strong 401(k) plan

Equity opportunities

Job summary

A leading energy technology firm in Burlingame is seeking a Staff Reliability Engineer to enhance the reliability of ESS hardware, particularly focusing on high voltage electronics and power conversion. The role involves developing test programs, creating reliability models, and collaborating across teams to embed reliability principles throughout the product cycle. With a salary range of $180,000-$230,000, we offer an inclusive work environment with competitive benefits. Join us to make a significant impact within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware reliability engineering in power electronics or consumer electronics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead product reliability through multiple stages of development.
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take independent ownership of reliability for subsystem reliability of current and future products.
• Fully develop reliability test programs (DV, PV, ORT).
• Build custom Python reliability analysis and modelling tools.

Skills

Reliability engineering principles

Statistics

Data analysis

Python programming

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field

Tools

Statistical analysis tools

PCBA failure analysis tools

Job description

Staff Reliability Engineer

Location: Burlingame, CA (Onsite)

Department: ESS Engineering

Position Type: Full-time

About the Job

Peak Energy is looking for a Staff Reliability Engineer to help scale ESS hardware reliability with a focus on HV electronics, devices, and power conversion. You will work cross-functionally to realize industry-leading reliability in all aspects of the product life cycle from concept development through field deployment. You will creatively apply reliability expertise in a fast-paced, hands-on environment to make an impact where it matters most whether that’s in design architecture, testing, manufacturing, or field operations.

Responsibilities

• Take independent ownership of reliability for subsystem reliability of current and future products with a focus on HV electronics, devices, and power conversion
• Fully develop reliability test programs (DV, PV, ORT) by leading DFMEA, defining mission profiles, analyzing test acceleration, and specifying test requirements
• Build and contribute to custom Python reliability analysis and modelling tools to automate workflows for life prediction, test design, test/field data, and reporting
• Define reliability requirements and acceptance criteria at key program milestones and clearly communicate risk and reliability confidence to engineering leadership
• Develop physics-of-failure lifetime models and close the loop by performing failure root cause analysis and statistical analyses of test and field reliability data
• Partner with the SIE team and suppliers to verify component quality by overseeing outsourced testing, defining qualification and inspection requirements
• Collaborate across all teams to embed DfR principles into engineering decisions throughout the product cycle. Including early architecture decisions, manufacturing process development, cost-down projects, etc

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, reliability engineering, materials science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in hardware reliability engineering in power electronics, high-voltage systems, or consumer electronics
• Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles - statistics, data analysis, physics-of-failure, lifetime prediction models, accelerated life testing, DFMEA
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead product reliability through multiples stages of development
• Proficiency using statistical analysis tools in Python or equivalent for modelling and data analysis
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills — able to clearly present findings and reliability principles to cross-functional and leadership teams
• Ability to think critically and act decisively to efficiently grow reliability confidence in a fast-paced startup environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct reliability experience with high voltage batteries, DC-DC converters, inverters, battery management systems, or P-V solar products
• Hands-on experience designing, executing, and reporting complex, electro-mechanical reliability tests (HTHE, PTCE, HTOE, HALT, vibration, corrosion)
• Experience with PCBA failure analysis tools such as SEM and X-ray
• Experience using DOEs, accelerated life testing, and field failure data to develop physics-based models for design margin analysis and lifetime failure prediction

Salary and Benefits: The salary range for this role is $180,000-$230,000 with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!

At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.