Sr NPI Reliability Engineer
Core
Establish and drive hardware reliability and quality processes throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle for next-generation network security and firewall platforms.
Role type
Senior IC hardware reliability engineer (NPI)
Builds
Next-generation network security and firewall hardware platforms
Domain
Cybersecurity hardware manufacturing and product qualification
Required skills
hardware reliability engineering, product qualification, failure analysis, NPI process management, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality management, root-cause analysis (8D, FMEA, FTA, DOE, Weibull), statistical modeling, environmental and stress testing planning, BOM and schematic interpretation
Preferred skills
networking/server/datacenter hardware qualification, high-complexity system validation (PCBs, processors, thermal systems), HALT/HASS testing, ISO 9001 quality systems, data analytics and visualization, RMA analysis, cross-functional project leadership
Technologies
HALT, HASS, Weibull analysis, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, DOE, ISO 9001
Responsibilities
Own and execute NPI hardware reliability strategy and phase-gate qualification plans; lead root-cause failure investigations and implement corrective actions; assess supplier and manufacturing reliability risks during EVT/DVT/PVT builds; define reliability metrics and dashboards for executive leadership; build and scale the company's NPI Hardware Reliability framework
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
