Senior Reliability and Test Engineer

Core responsibilities:

• Design and execute reliability test plans for materials, components, and systems under various environmental and operational conditions
• Develop and implement accelerated life testing protocols and failure mode analysis (FMEA)
• Analyze test data to identify trends, failure mechanisms, and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with R&D, process engineering, and quality teams to integrate reliability insights into product development
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Document test procedures, results, and recommendations in technical reports
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action planning for reliability-related issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and reliability program development
• Present findings to internal stakeholders and support customer-facing technical discussions

This role helps reshape the future of iron production for a cleaner, smarter world by ensuring product durability, safety, and performance through advanced reliability testing and validation.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in reliability engineering, testing, product validation, or materials characterization within industrial or manufacturing environment
• Deep understanding of reliability principles, failure mechanisms, and statistical analysis methodologies
• High proficiency in test design, data acquisition, and analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, LabVIEW), with experience applying environmental testing standards (ASTM, IEC, MIL-STD)
• Proven ability to independently lead complex, ambiguous projects, exercising sound judgment in selecting and adapting advanced methods to meet technical and business objectives
• Provides technical and functional leadership through mentorship and cross-functional collaboration, guiding teams on complex quality, reliability, and supplier-related challenges
• Experience managing laboratory operations, including ISO 17025 compliance, supporting both R&D and production needs
• Strong communicator who bridges R&D and manufacturing by translating design intent into scalable, compliant manufacturing and supplier quality processes

Compensation and benefits:

• Anticipated starting pay range: $100,000-$140,000
• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• Reasonable use PTO
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions
• 100% paid premiums for family medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
• Eligibility for incentive stock options

Electra is transforming one of the world's oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach to reshape the future of iron production for a cleaner, smarter world.