Staff Reliability Engineer

Also.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative electric mobility company seeks a Staff Reliability Engineer to lead the reliability of electric vehicles throughout their development cycle. This role involves establishing reliability targets, developing test procedures, and guiding engineering teams on design decisions. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating efficient and delightful transportation solutions. With a strong focus on reliability engineering, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of mobility. This is an exciting opportunity to work in Silicon Valley, surrounded by experts from various industries, and contribute to groundbreaking projects that address global mobility challenges.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates

Fertility and family benefits with Progyny

Flexible time off

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in reliability engineering.
• Technical knowledge of PCBA reliability and energy storage.

Responsibilities

• Establish reliability targets and metrics for new products.
• Develop reliability test procedures and specifications.

Skills

Python

Reliability Engineering

Failure Analysis Techniques

Data Collection Instrumentation

Reliability Software (JMP, ReliaSoft, MATLAB)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Ansys Sherlock

Job description

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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 innovative, delightful, and vertically integrated small EVs designed to meet global mobility challenges. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride also—replacing many local car, truck, and SUV miles with more affordable, enjoyable, and 10-50x more efficient vehicles.

We are seeking a Reliability Engineer to develop and lead the reliability of multiple electric mobility vehicles throughout the full development cycle.

Responsibilities

• Establish reliability targets and metrics for new products including actuators, batteries, drive units, PCBAs, chassis, and electronic systems.
• Develop reliability test procedures and specifications such as accelerated life testing and environmental testing.
• Apply acceleration models to create accurate reliability tests predicting product lifetime under stress conditions.
• Prepare detailed test plans, analyze reports, and provide updates on testing campaigns.
• Guide engineering teams on failure modes, countermeasures, and design guidelines; perform risk analysis to inform design decisions.
• Monitor field performance, identify failure trends, and lead FMEAs with cross-functional teams to develop verification plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 5+ years industry experience in reliability engineering.
• Technical knowledge of PCBA reliability, energy storage, drive units, and chassis components.
• Proficiency in coding (preferably Python) and reliability software such as JMP, ReliaSoft, or MATLAB.
• Experience with failure analysis techniques (SEM, CT, X-Ray, EDS, TDR).
• Experience with data collection instrumentation (thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers).
• Ability to develop innovative reliability testing methods and use FEA software (e.g., Ansys Sherlock) for product life prediction.

Why Also

We’re passionate about creating better transportation solutions worldwide. Located in Silicon Valley, our team comprises experts from top technology, automotive, outdoor recreation, and retail companies, working to address global mobility challenges.

Salary Range: $220,000 - $255,000 per year

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, covered up to 100%.
• Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
• Fertility and family benefits with Progyny.
• Flexible time off and 401(k) matching.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing