Senior Reliability Engineer, Electrical Systems

Mainspring Energy
Any Location, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Mainspring Energy is revolutionizing power generation with the world’s most flexible and adaptable local power generation technology. The company is hiring a Senior Reliability Engineer, Electrical Systems to join its team in Menlo Park, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating design risks, implementing tests and analyses to quantify and reduce risk, and developing verification test plans.

Requirements

  • Perform reliability testing including mechanical stress tests, shock, vibration and environmental testing
  • Prepare concise and detailed test plans and reports
  • Conduct failure analysis using analytical techniques and methodology to derive root cause
  • Direct and develop design engineers in the implementation of the product performance risk analysis process
  • Lead cross functional teams executing FMEA for design, process and maintenance
  • Develop verification test plans with design engineers based on system and sub-system specs and possess the knowledge of system architecture and industry standard protocols
  • Design, build and run specialized test equipment as required to test unique electrical operating circuits with an emphasis on maximizing test output to obtain results with rapid design cycles
  • Based on knowledge of UL and NFPA standards, guide cross-functional design team for excellence of design in electrical & fuel system components
  • Ability to set up and automate a variety of repetitive testing operations
  • Data Analysis and reporting capabilities (Python, Matlab, Google Docs, Weibull ++, JMP, etc.)
  • Experience with CAPA (Corrective Action Preventative Action) type processes (RCA, 8D, etc.), in iterative development to improve products
  • Strong understanding of electrical system concepts and components
  • Ability to navigate schematic and PCBA layout using ECad tools (Altium365, Orcad etc.)
  • Proficiency in use of Oscilloscope, Function Generator and DMM
  • Understanding of failure characterization and reliability of HV/LV electronics hardware, a plus
  • Experience using failure analysis techniques such as X-ray, CT, cross-sectioning and optical microscopy, a plus
  • Experience in compliance testing and knowledge of standards (UL, IEC, etc.), a plus
  • Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies, a plus

Benefits

  • Pre-IPO stock options
  • Benefits
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