Product Reliability Engineer

Accountabilities:

1. Execute and Monitor Reliability Tests - Conduct reliability testing of electronic components (e.g., thermal cycling, vibration, humidity, surge) as per defined test plans and standards

• 2. Shift Supervision - Oversee daily lab shift activities, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to safety and quality protocols as outlined by reliability lab in charge.
• 3. Team Leadership - Guide and supervise a team of 23 Diploma/ITI technicians, ensuring proper task allocation, training, and performance monitoring.
• 4. Test Equipment Handling - Operate and maintain lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, customs zigs and environmental chambers etc.
• 5. Data Analysis & Reporting - Record, analyse, and document test results accurately; prepare detailed test reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• 6. Collaboration & Communication - Coordinate with cross-functional teams for test planning, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 7. Lab Maintenance & Compliance - Ensure lab cleanliness, equipment calibration, and compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• 8. Technical Learning & Development - Continuously upgrade knowledge in reliability engineering concepts such as RBD, ALT, MTBF, and life prediction techniques.
• 9. Support Root Cause Analysis - Assist in failure analysis and root cause identification for reliability issues observed during testing.
• 10. Reporting Structure - Report directly to the Lead- Validation and Reliability and provide regular updates on lab activities and team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and execute reliability tests on electronics products & components including thermal cycling, vibration, humidity, surge, and other environmental stress tests for NPD and on going products

• 2. Supervise daily lab shift operations, ensuring adherence to test schedules, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• 3. Lead and mentor a team of 23 Diploma/ITI technicians, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring proper execution of test procedures.
• 4. Operate and maintain test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, Custom zigs and environmental chambers etc.
• 5. Document test procedures and results, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with internal standards.
• 6. Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential reliability issues; support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• 7.Coordinate with the Reliability Lab In-Charge for planning, reporting, and continuous improvement of lab processes.
• 8. Ensure lab readiness, including equipment calibration, inventory management, and cleanliness.
• 9. Support reliability modeling and prediction activities, including basic understanding and application of RBD, ALT, MTBF, and life prediction techniques
• 10. Stay updated with industry best practices and contribute to the development and optimization of test methodologies.

Qualification & Skills

B.E/B tech in ECE/EEE/

Other Preferred Skills

• 1. Knowledge in PCB level testing and curcuit level understanding
• 2. Knowledge on basic reliability engineering principles.
• 3. Knowledge in MSA, DoE, 8D, RCA, etc.
• 4. Knowledge in standards like MIL -217f, Telcordia etc will an added advantage

Experience

• Overall Min. 2-3 Years experience in electronics component testing
• Electronics product (Inverter/stabilizer etc.) will be an added advantage