STAFF RELIABILITY TEST ENGINEER

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STAFF RELIABILITY TEST ENGINEER

4/23/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Staff Reliability & Testing (Quality & Reliability) Engineer  The Staff Reliability & Testing Engineer is a senior technical contributor ,7-10 years of experience in all aspects of reliability engineering for automotive electronic or mechatronics products from reliability estimation to reliability calculation and risk identification across the full product development lifecycle. This role requires deep expertise in reliability modeling, reliability testing, reliability calculating and failure analysis, as well as the ability to translate product characteristics and customer expectations into robust reliability strategies and validation plans. Job Requirements

1. Deep Reliability Engineering Expertise

Minimum 7-10 years of hands‑on experience in reliability engineering, covering:

Reliability modeling and prediction Reliability strategy and planning Accelerated and destructive reliability testing Reliability failure analysis and corrective action Reliability calculations such as FIT, MTTF, MTBF Statistical analysis (e.g., Weibull analysis, chi‑square methods, basic Bayesian concepts) Strong ability to connect test data, field data, and engineering judgment to drive data‑based reliability decisions.

2. Reliability Strategy & Test Plan Ownership

Independently define and lead end‑to‑end reliability strategies aligned with:

Product architecture, materials, and operating environments Customer Reliability Requirements and mission profiles Industry standards and best practices Create and own  reliability test plans (e.g., HALT, HAST, ALT, Test‑to‑Failure) that balance technical risk, development timelines, cost, and business impact.

3. New Product Development (NPI) Lifecycle Knowledge

Strong understanding of structured new product development processes . Ability to tailor reliability activities to each development phase, including:

Concept and feasibility Design verification Product validation Release to manufacturing

Define appropriate test coverage, sample size, duration, and success criteria at each stage.

4. Cross‑Functional & Customer Engagement

Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Effectively partner with customers to align on reliability expectations, test strategies, and risk assessments. Influence and collaborate with cross‑functional teams including:

R&D / Design Engineering