Vehicle Reliability Engineer Night Shift
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Job Summary
You will
- Quickly identify and diagnose issues that arise during vehicle testing and on-road operations.
- Utilize deep technical knowledge of both hardware and software to address failures and anomalies.
- Implement documented temporary fixes or workarounds to keep vehicles operational while permanent solutions are developed.
- Ensure that every applied workaround maintains safety and performance standards.
- Rigorously log track and document all vehicle issues using robust diagnostic and issue-tracking systems.
- Provide detailed reports that include reproduction steps diagnostic data and recommended actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teamsspanning software hardware and operationsto conduct thorough root cause analyses on recurring issues.
- Translate technical data and observations into actionable insights for long-term system improvements.
- Recommend and implement process improvements and preventive measures to enhance overall vehicle reliability.
- Participate in both pre-test and post-test evaluations ensuring vehicles are test-ready and that any issues are promptly addressed.
- Serve as the technical point of contact during vehicle testing
- Identify opportunities to streamline troubleshooting protocols automate diagnostic routines and improve data capture methods to boost operational efficiency.
- Experience with continuous improvement (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies. Experience with established methodologies (e.g. 5 Whys Fishbone diagrams Fault Tree Analysis or FMEA) to support the responsibility of conducting thorough root cause analyses on recurring issues.
- Functional Safety or Reliability Standards Experience in order to maintain vehicle uptime and safety. Experience maintaining and managing automotive safety standards (e.g. ISO 26262 UL 4600) hardware reliability standards and/or formal quality management systems would be beneficial.
- Travel required 10%
Qualifications:
- 5 years of hands-on experience in automotive robotics aerospace or a related industry with a focus on troubleshooting complex vehicle systems.
- Proficient with Linux-based systems and command-line diagnostics.
- Solid understanding of computer networking fundamentals.
- Experienced in CAN bus diagnostics and the use of automotive diagnostic tools.
- Strong data analysis capabilities with familiarity in using spreadsheets or scripting languages
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to document technical issues clearly and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field) or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Current shift hours at 11pm to 7:30am and subject to change to support business needs.
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and wellness benefits encompassing Medical Dental and Vision coverage
- Paid parental medical and family care leave.
- Generous PTO Policy.
- Retirement savings plans including 401(k) or RRSP options.
- Health savings account contribution options.
- Daily drinks snacks and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site off-site & virtually.
- Additional benefits are offered and tailored to specific country locations.
- As we grow this list continues to evolve!
Required Experience:
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About Company
Perks/Benefits: Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes: Competitive compensation and equity awards. Health and wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Paid parental, medical and family care leave. Generous PTO Policy. Retirement savings ... View more