Reliability Engineering Specialist

Eaton
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 113,000 - 165,000 annuallyFunction: Data Analytics & Business IntelligenceExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Continuous improvement","Cross-functional collaboration","Data-driven problem solving","Leadership","Communication"]

Own reliability strategy across product design, manufacturing, and field performance for critical electrical power systems. Lead Design for Reliability (DfR), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and PROLaunch initiatives, build reliability models and growth plans, and set reliability and safety requirements. Drive continuous improvement with Six Sigma leadership and structured problem solving (A3, 8D, root cause analysis), using warranty and failure data to track MTBF/MTTR and improve customer outcomes.

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Reliability Engineering Specialist

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Job Summary

Own reliability strategy across product design, manufacturing, and field performance for critical electrical power systems. Lead Design for Reliability (DfR), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and PROLaunch initiatives, build reliability models and growth plans, and set reliability and safety requirements. Drive continuous improvement with Six Sigma leadership and structured problem solving (A3, 8D, root cause analysis), using warranty and failure data to track MTBF/MTTR and improve customer outcomes.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead reliability strategies across product design, manufacturing, and field performance to improve robustness and system effectiveness.
  • •Drive DfR, DFSS, and PROLaunch initiatives across the product lifecycle, including reliability and safety requirement development and reliability growth plans.
  • •Champion continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives, partnering with Black Belts and mentoring Green Belts to execute improvement projects.
  • •Lead structured problem solving (A3, 8D, root cause analysis) to eliminate recurring issues and standardize corrective actions across products and suppliers.
  • •Analyze warranty and field failure data to identify trends, establish reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR, failure rates, OEE impact), and improve customer satisfaction.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 113,000 - 165,000 annually
Perks:RelocationRetirement Benefits

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field.
  • •Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering or technical roles.
  • •Minimum of 4 years of experience in R&D engineering or new product development projects.
  • •Knowledge of IEEE 2851-2023 and Functional Systems Safety (certification preferred).
  • •Knowledge of UL/IEC standards (UL 508A, UL 891, UL 1558) and demonstrated problem-solving skills (8D, RedX, DMAIC Six Sigma).
Experience:8+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Continuous improvementCross-functional collaborationData-driven problem solvingLeadershipCommunication
Certifications:Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)Lean/Six Sigma certificationDesign for Six Sigma (DFSS) Greenbelt certificationDesign for Six Sigma (DFSS) Black Belt
Tech Stack:IEEE 2851-2023UL 508AUL 891UL 1558Power electronicsPower distribution systemsPower protection systemsDoEWeibullMinitabA38DRoot cause analysisRedXDMAICSix SigmaDfRDFSSPROLaunchMTBF

Company Brief

Eaton
Designs, manufactures, and distributes electrical components, power management systems, and industrial equipment for energy, aerospace, vehicle, and industrial markets worldwide, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1911
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