Lead Engineer- Reliability

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Product SMEs to influence product design by introducing innovative ideas to mitigate reliability risks and optimize product performance.
• Serve as an SME and independently deliver Design for Reliability (DfR) activities in electrical product development programs.
• Develop short-term and long-term technology maturity roadmaps for Design for Reliability of electrical components.
• Lead Physics of Failure (PoF)-based reliability assessments for electrical/electronic products, as well as cooling system solutions used in data centers.
• Plan and conduct reliability life testing, leveraging Eaton’s internal test laboratories and external agencies as appropriate.
• Develop data analytics–based solutions using test data from electrical/electronic products to support reliability life modeling.
• Provide technical mentoring to new talent in handling critical issues and delivering project objectives.
• Reduce warranty defects through optimized burn-in strategies in close collaboration with manufacturing plants, and drive the adoption of structured problem-solving methodologies such as FRACAS and Shainin Red X for new product development and existing product engineering initiatives.

A. Technology Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to assess current reliability capabilities and identify opportunities for Accelerated Life Testing (ALT) and test optimization.
• Develop short-term and long-term technology roadmaps to enhance existing reliability technologies and build new organizational capabilities.
• Drive initiatives to implement risk mitigation strategies across the organization, including the application of structured problem-solving methodologies in new product development and product improvement programs.

B. Program Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the assigned business portfolio through effective stakeholder management and engagement.
• Plan project milestones, execute deliverables, conduct technical reviews, communicate progress to stakeholders, and support team development through technical mentoring.
• Create and/or update reliability deliverables, including Reliability Program Plans, Reliability Predictions, Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA), Highly Accelerated Life Tests (HALT), and Reliability Demonstration Tests (RDT) for new product development programs.

C. Extended Responsibilities

• Lead reliability management (RM)-level initiatives and contribute through impactful value-added activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers to ensure high-quality, first-time-right deliverables.

D. Individual Contributor Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute Design for Reliability (DfR) activities for new product development (NPD) programs, primarily focused on data center applications, ensuring the identification, assessment, and mitigation of reliability risks.
• Understand project requirements and independently solve complex technical challenges through collaboration with local and global stakeholders.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking and foster a culture of technical rigor to generate intellectual property, including patents, trade secrets, and technical publications.
• Exhibit a continuous improvement mindset to deliver measurable value in terms of cost, quality, and schedule performance.

Technical Competencies

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• Proficiency in Design for Reliability (DfR) processes, including system reliability modeling, reliability goal setting, allocation, prediction, demonstration testing, life data analysis, reliability growth analysis, and Accelerated Life Testing (ALT).
• Strong knowledge of reliability standards and methodologies, including MIL-HDBK-217F, NPRD, and Telcordia.
• Experience with FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System) and converting field/warranty data into meaningful life and failure-rate information.
• Desired: Relevant work experience in the reliability engineering of electrical and electronic systems for data center applications.
• Preferred: DFSS Green Belt certification from a recognized organization and ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification.
• Experience with industry-standard reliability analysis tools. Preferred tools include Sherlock, ReliaSoft, BlockSim, and Minitab.

Behavioral Competencies

• Accountability: Takes full ownership of assigned tasks and consistently delivers results despite challenges and roadblocks.
• Passion: Approaches work with enthusiasm and commitment, inspiring and motivating others to contribute toward common goals.
• Resourcefulness: Collaborates across organizational boundaries and effectively leverages available resources to achieve desired outcomes in a timely manner.
• Problem Solving: Applies structured thinking, sound logic, and proven methodologies to solve complex problems. Looks beyond obvious solutions and develops innovative and practical approaches.
• Continuous Learning: Proactively invests in self-development, continuously enhances skills, and openly shares knowledge and learnings with the broader team.
• Transparency: Fosters an open, collaborative, and trust-based work environment through clear and honest communication.