Reliability Sr. Manager Premier PV

Reliability Sr. Manager

We are seeking a strategic and accomplished reliability engineer to lead the end-to-end reliability management for our eBOS (Electronic Balance of System) product suite. This role will oversee reliability engineering at Premier PV to bring reliable new products to market reduce failure rates of existing products and work with Design and Manufacturing to ensure reliability is built into the product.

This position requires reliability expertise test equipment know how deep technical understanding of solar and power systems and experience with reliability program management.

Key Responsibilities:

Reliability Program Management:

• Lead the companys reliability program from end to end.
• Define and execute the reliability engineering strategy in alignment with broader company goals.
• Promote a customer-first culture focused on responsiveness quality and technical accuracy.
• Serve as a reliability subject matter expert in design reviews influencing product design and manufacturing quality.

Reliability Testing:

• Select and build out reliability test laboratory including ovens chambers and test equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering Quality and Manufacturing teams to build test plans that demonstrate the reliability of Premier PV products.
• Work with outside test labs to organize & conduct testing that is not possible on site.
• Perform reliability testing and conduct statistical data analysis based on product life cycle model which includes product design validation product qualification and production launch.

Design for Reliability:

• Conduct risk assessment of new products from the early design stage to volume production.
• Lead product qualifications including gap analysis pass/fail criteria definition schedule planning and data analysis. Prepare reliability qualification test plans and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design manufacturing and field teams to understand eBOS failure mechanisms and recommend corrective actions to improve quality standards and best practices.
• Participate in design reviews and design FMEAs. Use DFMEA as an input for reliability testing.
• Participate in manufacturing readiness review and process FMEAs. Use PFMEA to guide Ongoing Reliability Testing.
• Help drive failure analysis on Field Returns. Work with Customer Experience to capture closed loop learning from field returns.
• Create Test Plans for new products in coordination with the Phase Gate process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics or related technical field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10 years of experience in reliability engineering leadership preferably in the solar electronics or energy industry.
• Strong background in reliability quality and new product introduction.
• Deep understanding of eBOS components including combiners rapid shutdown devices disconnects and wiring systems.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and successful track record in a fast-paced high pressure tech industry
• Strong professional integrity and sense of ownership
• Self-motivated requires minimum supervision with a proven track record of reliability and a strong work ethic
• Take assignments with a sense of urgency; deliver solutions and results in a timely manner
• Problem solving skills and ability to summarize/document analysis and test procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with management internal and external teams
• Flexible team-player with a strong attention-to-detail proactive sense of initiative and responsible working attitude
• Ability to travel to remote project sites (approximately 30-50% travel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of PV system architecture NEC code requirements and UL compliance standards.
• Understanding of Reliability Physics and Materials Properties (thermal electrical mechanical chemical) especially those related to eBOS products.
• Experience using standard reliability applications such as JMP Reliasoft Weibull/ALTA or similar software.
• Experience in partnering with Quality Engineering and Product Management teams to address systemic issues.
• Lean Six Sigma Certified Reliability Engineer or other continuous improvement certifications are highly desirable

BENEFITS AND PAY:

• Competitive salary range based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous benefits package including paid holidays PTO sick leave as per state regulations medical/dental/vision insurance FSA/HSA disability coverages and a 401K plan with matching contributions.

Premier PV provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Premier PV reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants sex or other status protected by local state or federal law.

AGENCY STATEMENT:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. âIf you are an Agency or Search firm representative contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this addition Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of Premier PV.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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