Electrical Hardware Reliability Engineer

About the Role

Our reliability team is responsible to evaluate, develop, design, and implement software and product reliability test regimens to ensure ZT products of the highest quality are delivered to our customers.

We are looking for a passionate Staff Reliability Engineer with exceptional knowledge/ experience developing and manufacturing scalable infrastructures. You will be working with the latest technologies that go into building a hyperscale cloud services.

What You'll Do

The successful candidate will be responsible for using Design for Reliability principles to ensure the cloud hardware developed and delivered to data centers meet specified use-conditions and stresses to assure its design intent. Act as the internal consultant on all reliability matters and interface with program management, vendors, and design engineering (as necessary) on key reliability programs/issues; supporting the Software and script development needs of the reliability team.

This will include:

• The creation or revision of reliability engineering guidelines to improve product field performance through design enhancements to meet reliability goals.
• Uses principles of performance evaluation and prediction to improve the reliability and maintainability of Cloud Infrastructure servers. Identifies, collects, analyzes, and manages various types of data to minimize failures and improve product performance.
• Develop scripts that represent the expected environment and operational conditions.
• Collaborate with other development functional teams and internal stakeholders regarding the application of Design for Reliability principles to ensure products meet customer expectations.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer with Science/Engineering, or Software development and 8+ years of relevant work experience (alternatively an MS and 6+ years)
• Knowledge of computer systems/hardware structure, as well as switch/network interfaces
• Knowledge and/or experience with programming languages like Python or Unix (Bash and/or PowerShell)
• Knowledge of statistical & probability techniques and reliability modeling
• Ability to communicate, collaborate and lead cross-functionally to resolve issues, including those with customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of Computer Architecture, Server architecture at the block level, and Hardware/Firmware/OS interactions
• Working knowledge of PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) design, fabrication, and validation testing
• Experience using tools such as ReliaSoft, JMP, and Mintab statistical software packages.
• Working knowledge of electronic components/devices and their failure modes & failure mechanism
• Knowledge of industry standards, IPC, JEDEC, Telcordia, and MIL-STD

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you'll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that's challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities-to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today-and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you'll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development-both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int'l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.