HP · 3 hours ago
Principal Reliability Engineer
Spring, Texas, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expHP is a leading technology company focused on quality and reliability. They are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Principal Reliability Engineer to drive the reliability strategy and standards development for their compute portfolio, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure product reliability and quality standards are met.
ComputerConsumer ElectronicsHardwareIT InfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
Establish reliability goals and validation strategies for new notebook and desktop architectures
Lead standards development for internal reliability benchmarks to ensure alignment with evolving industry requirements and Design-for-Reliability (DFR) principles
Tailor requirements for market segments
Participate in competitive teardowns and analyses
Design and oversee accelerated and environmental stress testing protocols, including thermal/stress testing, HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), and HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening) to validate supplier and vendor reliability claims
Provide expert failure analysis and root cause analysis for complex electrical and mechanical issues (e.g., PCBA micro-cracking, thermal throttling, high-speed signal degradation) discovered during development or in the field
Effectively communicate complex technical information and recommend corrective actions to executives in a clear and concise manner
Utilize numerical and statistical analysis methods to assess accelerated test and field data, including Weibull, Lognormal, and Exponential distributions, to predict field failure rates and manage warranty risks
Lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with ODMs and participate on internal teams to negotiate design options and ensure hardware adheres to reliability standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Reliability Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field
Typically 10+ years of experience in reliability modeling, hardware validation, or product engineering
Proven track record of delivering high-volume consumer or commercial electronics
Expertise in life modeling using Arrhenius (thermal stress), Coffin-Manson (thermal fatigue), and other models to predict product longevity
Advanced 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, foreign contamination, and electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Proficiency in reliability data analysis software (e.g., ReliaSoft, JMP, Minitab, etc.) and electrical design/simulation tools
Deep understanding of integrated circuitry, power management, thermal management, and mechanical items prone to wear (e.g., hinges, finishes, etc.) in mobile and desktop form factors
Ability to lead cross-functional programs and projects to improve standardize reliability and manufacturing processes
Ability to translate complex failure modes and statistical analysis results into concise business risks for executive stakeholders
Experience auditing supplier reliability capabilities, providing reliability input into supplier contracts and requirements, and driving corrective actions at the factory level
Preferred
Experience in establishing and revising reliability standards and procedures
Process creation and documentation experience is highly valued
ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) is highly 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
Chief Disrupter and Global Head of HP Tech Ventures
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