HP · 12 hours ago
Expert Reliability Engineer
Spring, Texas, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $162K/yr
6+ years expHP is a company committed to quality and reliability as part of its core values. They are seeking a highly analytical Expert Reliability Engineer to lead reliability efforts within their commercial desktop and notebook engineering teams, ensuring rigorous application of Design for Reliability methodologies and driving data-driven resolutions to complex technical challenges.
ComputerConsumer ElectronicsHardwareIT InfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
Implement reliability goals and validation strategies for specific notebook and desktop programs. Apply internal reliability benchmarks and DFR principles to ensure market-segment requirements are met
Design and execute accelerated stress testing protocols, including thermal/stress testing, HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), and HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening). Validate supplier and vendor reliability claims through rigorous data analysis
Lead technical failure analysis and root cause investigations for complex electrical and mechanical issues (e.g., PCBA fatigue, thermal throttling, high-speed signal integrity). Recommend and verify corrective actions for engineering and project leadership
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
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
Company
HP is a manufacturer and seller of personal computers, printers, computer hardwares, and business solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.25BKey Investors
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2025-04-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-08-27Grant· $50M
2022-04-06Post Ipo Equity· $4.2B
Leadership Team
Alex Paranicas
Senior Director, Corporate Strategy
Andrew Bolwell
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