Staff Reliability Engineer, Hardware
Core
Own hardware reliability for next-generation autonomous construction machines, defining programs across compute, sensors, power, and actuation to ensure performance in demanding real-world environments.
Role type
Staff Reliability Engineer (Hardware)
Builds
Autonomous heavy construction machinery systems
Domain
Construction robotics / Autonomous vehicles / Hardware reliability
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
DFMEA leadership, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), reliability modeling and prediction, HALT/HASS/ALT test program design, root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Whys), supplier component qualification, statistical analysis, design for reliability (DfR)
Preferred skills
PDM/PLM systems familiarity, Python or R, ReliaSoft tools
Technologies
ReliaSoft Weibull++, BlockSim, Windchill Quality, Relex, Minitab
Responsibilities
Define hardware reliability strategy, requirements, and budgets; lead Design FMEAs and Fault Tree Analyses; develop reliability models and execute accelerated life testing; analyze field failures and drive corrective actions; embed reliability into design reviews; partner with supply chain for component qualification; build reliability data pipelines and dashboards.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic program ownership