Associate Engineer, Reliability Engineer

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The role of the Reliability Operations - Associate Engineer is to integrate next generations technologies, maintain a world class Reliability lab, and ensure on-time qualification of new products and technologies within a strong team environment.  Ensure that the needs of the constituents of the Reliability Operations services are understood and the appropriate technologies and processes are set in place to satisfy those needs; both tactical and strategic. 

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:  

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Reliability Operations to reduce lab induced defects, maximize lab efficiency, reduce process costs to customer, and ensure on-time completion of qualification tests; document resulting processes and provide training as necessary 

* Take ownership for the successful execution of new lab technology integrations and new product qualification activities as defined by Hardware Engineering and the Product Line customer as required for on-time product release  

* Provide on-going engineering support of the High Voltage Endurance lab which will include but not limited to operational execution, process definition, documentation, and improvement, test system equipment development, revision, and maintenance.  Take ownership of HVE lab operational metrics with a focus on continuous improvement. 

* Drive device latchup and ESD test methods development and execute to internal customer requirements for the on-time completion of qualification.  Work with internal customers to understand and refine stress conditions to ensure all underlying standards are adhered to. 

* Develop fixture and equipment solutions to enhance Reliability Operations capabilities in support of new products and technology 

* Perform functional and performance reliability test debug and validation; create innovative reliability test software and hardware solutions, document and present findings, complete product qualifications, and support released product quality sustaining issues in support of customer returns as required 

* Maintain Reliability lab equipment through support to lab technician staff as needed 

* Must be able to format, analyze, and reach valid conclusions from data and be able to present process improvement recommendations to the team as required; document and present findings as required 

* Support of Lab 6S and Shingo activities 

* Work within cross-functional project teams consisting of representatives from the Product Line, Assembly Engineering, Manufacturing, Reliability Engineering, Failure Analysis, Reliability Hardware Engineering, and RelOps Planning 

Minimum Qualifications: 

* BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology 

* Circuits knowledge that includes one or more of the following: analog circuits, RF circuits, Power circuits, signals and systems, ADCs, DACs, optical, high speed serial interfaces, microcontrollers, DSPs 

* Familiarity with performing circuit evaluation and characterization using bench test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, pattern generators, and power supplies 

* Working knowledge of high-level programming language such as LabVIEW, Python, Visual BASIC, HTML, C/C++, or similar 

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to solve complex problems through design of appropriate experiments and analysis of complex data 

* Strong organizational and analytical skills toward capture of aggressive schedule demands 

* Strong time management and multi-tasking skills 

* Mindset for continuous improvement 

* Strong team worker within multi-discipline and multi-cultural environments 

* Capable of clear, accurate and timely communication both written and verbal 

* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications 

Preferred Qualifications: 

* Familiarity with motors, compressors, heaters blowers 

* Knowledge of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 

* Familiarity with printed circuit board design and layout 

* Soldering and PCB rework skills 

* 3-D Printing and SolidWorks