Senior Reliability Engineering

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.
ALSO is looking for a Reliability Engineer to play a key role in developing and leading the reliability of multiple electric mobility vehicles over the full development cycle.
Establish reliability targets and metrics for new product development that include actuators, batteries, drive units, PCBAs, chassis, and various low voltage electronic systems.
Develop new reliability tests procedures and specifications such as highly accelerated life testing, environmental testing, and other reliability tests to demonstrate reliability.
Provide updates and progress on various testing campaigns.
Guide the engineering teams on failure modes, typical countermeasures for reliability failures, and design guidelines. Provide risk analysis to guide design decisions.
Monitor field performance and identify trends in failure.
Minimum Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline or equivalent. 2 or more years of industry experience in a reliability engineering role.
Technical knowledge of one or more aspects related to PCBA reliability, energy storage systems, drive units, and chassis components.
Working knowledge of a coding language, preferably Python.
Working knowledge of statistical software for reliability, such as JMP or the ReliaSoft suite, or MATLAB.
Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as SEM, CT, X-Ray, EDS, TDR.
Experience with instrumentations for data collection and testing such as thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers.
Experience with deploying reliability testing guidelines and inventing new ways of testing.
Ability to use FEA software (Eg. Location: This is an onsite position requiring attendance in the office five (5) days per week. Once fully ramped and in alignment with their manager, employees may have the opportunity for limited flexibility, including the potential to work remotely one day per week, based on business and team needs.
Robust health coverage — excellent health, dental, and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO, with FSA & HSA options

• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
• Rich fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny
• Flexible time off
• We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it’s you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.