Product Reliability Engineer
Core
Own reliability engineering for advanced IT hardware (PCBAs, trays, systems, racks) by defining requirements, executing qualification tests, and driving failure analysis to ensure durability and availability.
Role type
Senior IC Product Reliability Engineer (Hardware)
Builds
AI supercomputers, data center racks, and high-performance computing systems
Domain
Hardware engineering / Data Center / AI Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Reliability engineering, Failure analysis (root cause), DFMEA, Accelerated life testing, Weibull analysis, Statistical modeling, Supplier reliability management, Thermal/mechanical interface analysis, Test fixture development, Field failure tracking
Preferred skills
High-power electronics, Liquid-cooled hardware, Python/R/JMP, 8D problem solving, Solder fatigue analysis, Connector wear analysis
Technologies
Python, R, JMP, X-ray, Microscopy, Cross-section analysis
Responsibilities
Define reliability requirements and targets for hardware assemblies; Drive design-for-reliability reviews using DFMEA and physics of failure; Develop and execute accelerated life and environmental tests; Analyze life-test and field data using statistical models; Lead failure investigations from symptom reproduction to physical root cause; Review supplier reliability plans and evidence; Validate serviceability and repeated assembly operations; Track field returns and fleet failure trends; Present qualification results and readiness recommendations at design reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
