HP · 10 hours ago
Expert Reliability Engineer
Spring, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $162K/yr
6+ years expHP is seeking a highly analytical Expert Reliability Engineer to lead reliability efforts within their commercial desktop and notebook engineering teams. The role involves applying Design for Reliability (DFR) methodologies and conducting rigorous testing to ensure product durability and uptime for global customers.
ComputerConsumer ElectronicsHardwareIT InfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
Implement reliability goals and validation strategies for specific notebook and desktop programs
Design and execute accelerated stress testing protocols, including thermal/stress testing, HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), and HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening)
Lead technical failure analysis and root cause investigations for complex electrical and mechanical issues (e.g., PCBA fatigue, thermal throttling, high-speed signal integrity)
Utilize numerical and statistical analysis methods to assess test and field data, employing Weibull, Lognormal, and Exponential distributions to predict failure rates and inform warranty risk management
Serve as the reliability lead on program core teams, collaborating with ODMs and internal hardware teams to negotiate design options and ensure hardware adheres to strict reliability standards
Conduct assessments to understand and quantify design margins, ensuring products are robust against varied environmental stressors and usage profiles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Reliability Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field
Typically 6–10 years of experience in reliability modeling, hardware validation, or product engineering
Proven track record of delivering high-volume consumer or commercial electronics
Proficiency in life modeling using Arrhenius (thermal stress), Coffin-Manson (thermal fatigue), and other industry-standard models to predict product longevity
Strong proficiency in statistical design of experiments, specifically Taguchi methods, to optimize design robustness and minimize variance
Ability to conduct Confidence Interval testing and Regression Analysis to validate reliability claims and performance data
Deep familiarity with PC-specific environmental stressors and test procedures, including mechanical shock, temperature, vibration, humidity, and electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Proficiency in reliability data analysis software (e.g., ReliaSoft, JMP, Minitab) and familiarity with electrical design/simulation tools
Strong understanding of integrated circuitry, power management, thermal management, and mechanical wear items (e.g., hinges, finishes) in mobile and desktop form factors
Ability to lead technical projects and cross-functional workstreams to improve reliability and manufacturing processes
Ability to translate complex failure modes and statistical analysis results into actionable technical recommendations and business risks for program stakeholders
Experience auditing supplier reliability capabilities and driving corrective actions at the factory level
Preferred
ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) is strongly preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including;
4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
Company
HP is a manufacturer and seller of personal computers, printers, computer hardwares, and business solutions.
10001+ employees
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