Reliability Test Engineer (onsite) at Johnson… · New…

Summary: Johnson Controls is a diverse and growing company committed to delivering mission-critical environments through the functionality, performance, and reliability of HVACR products. They are seeking a hands-on Reliability Test Engineer to partner with various teams to ensure products meet stringent reliability goals throughout their lifecycle. Responsibilities: - Own and drive the reliability strategy across air-cooled and water-cooled chiller programs with clear goals for failure-rate reduction, B10 life, and warranty cost - Translate design intent into reliability plans (Design-for-Reliability, DVP&R - Design Verification Plan, and Results) ensuring coverage of likely failure modes under realistic environmental and load profiles (thermal cycling, vibration, electrical stress, fouling) - Manage and report reliability status for all programs—dashboards, risk registers, and readiness for phase gates—leading data-driven decisions - Connect field failure modes with validation standards and plans; update strategies as new field learnings emerge - Requirements and validation methods to ensure what’s written matches how it’s verified and validated - Program test strategies to maximize coverage and reduce redundant testing - Program readiness at key milestones (concept, design freeze, design validation, product validation, launch) - Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA/8D) on chronic issues across disciplines (e.g., bearing wear, VFD trips, refrigerant leaks, corrosion) and implement systemic corrective actions - Standardize reliability practices (DFMEA, Accelerated testing) with principal engineers and align supplier qualifications to reliability needs Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or related engineering discipline - 0-3 years of experience in product development, test, or field reliability - Understanding of FMEA, RCA, recreating failure modes, and statistical analysis (e.g., Weibull) - Demonstrated aptitude for debugging and troubleshooting in lab and field environments; strong curiosity and systematic problem solving Preferred Qualifications: - Certified Reliability Engineer (ASQ-CRE) or equivalent, and understands distributions, Life-Stress models, Reliability allocations, Design of Experiments (DoE) - Ability to analyze test/field data, generate reliability reports, and communicate findings to drive design and process improvements - Familiarity with electronics & controls (sensors, HMIs, drives), electro-mechanical interactions, and manufacturing processes affecting reliability Required Skills: Reliability Engineering, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis Important Skills: Statistical Analysis, Design of Experiments Nice-to-Have Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Debugging, Troubleshooting Benefits: Competitive benefits package