Hardware Reliability Engineer III

Vontier

Hardware Reliability Engineer leading reliability planning, validation, and failure analysis for Gilbarco Veeder-Root fueling equipment. Improving durability, serviceability, and field performance across complex electromechanical products.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Reliability Engineering, including the development and execution of Reliability Program Plans, risk assessments, and FMEA activities. Proficient in statistical analysis and life data analysis to evaluate reliability risks and support validation efforts across complex hardware systems.

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Reliability EngineeringFailure AnalysisDesign For ReliabilityRoot Cause AnalysisFMEA Leadership

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Hard Skills

Reliability Program PlanningRisk AssessmentStatistical AnalysisAccelerated Life TestingTest PlanningReliability Growth PlanningTechnical Data AnalysisValidation Strategy DevelopmentWarranty AnalysisField Issue Management

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional LeadershipCommunication SkillsMentoringProblem SolvingInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

Weibull++MinitabJMPFRACASEnvironmental Stress TestingOptical MicroscopyX-raySEMCSAMEDX

Certifications & Qualifications

ASQ Certified Reliability EngineerCertified Quality Engineer

Industry Keywords

Electromechanical ProductsIndustrial EquipmentOutdoor Electronic SystemsFuel DispensingRetail FuelingPayment HardwareIndustrial ControlsLifecycle Reliability MetricsReliability Validation PlanningField Support Organizations

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead reliability planning, reviews, and deliverables for complex or multi-program hardware efforts from concept through production and field support
Develop and own Reliability Program Plans, reliability goals, risk assessments, and milestone reporting
Drive Design for Reliability practices, including requirements flow-down, reliability growth planning, and validation strategy development
Facilitate hardware, software, process, and design FMEA sessions and track actions through closure
Perform and guide root cause analysis, teardown analysis, and failure investigations
Develop and execute reliability, environmental, and accelerated life test strategies
Analyze field returns, complaint trends, warranty data, and service history to identify recurring failure modes and recommend corrective actions
Lead cross-functional issue resolution with design engineering, manufacturing quality, supplier quality, test labs, and service organizations
Apply statistical methods and life data analysis to evaluate reliability risk, support predictions, and confirm validation results
Own reliability deliverables through development and production milestones
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to reliability process improvement, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing
Support continuous improvement in reliability methods, lab practices, test methods, and product robustness across the product lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
8 or more years of relevant experience in hardware engineering, reliability engineering, validation, test engineering, quality engineering, or a related function
Experience with complex electromechanical products, industrial equipment, outdoor electronic systems, or similar hardware platforms
Strong working knowledge of reliability engineering methods, including failure analysis, root cause analysis, test planning, and corrective action support
Experience leading FMEA activities and driving reliability risk reduction actions across design and process functions
Ability to analyze technical data, interpret drawings and schematics, and communicate findings clearly
Experience partnering across engineering, quality, manufacturing, supplier, and field support organizations
Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead cross-functional discussions, and influence decisions without direct authority
Experience with Design for Reliability tools and field trial planning for cost out and VAVE projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills and a record of delivering concise technical documentation and recommendations
Preferred: experience in fuel dispensing, retail fueling, payment hardware, industrial controls, or outdoor electronic equipment environments
Preferred: hands-on experience with Weibull analysis, FRACAS, reliability growth, accelerated testing, and statistical analysis
Preferred: experience with Weibull++, Minitab, JMP, RGA, or similar reliability/statistical packages
Preferred: knowledge of accelerated life testing, environmental stress testing, product qualification, and reliability validation planning
Preferred: experience with optical microscopy, X-ray, cross-sectioning, SEM, CSAM, and EDX
Preferred: familiarity with warranty analysis, field issue management, and lifecycle reliability metrics
Preferred: experience mentoring engineers or leading technical workstreams
Professional certification such as ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer or Certified Quality Engineer is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Family planning programs through Maven Clinic
Diabetes management support through Livongo
Women's health coverage
Adult and elder care support
Paid parental leave
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Paid time off up to 15 days each year
13 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
Paid sick leave
Continuous learning and personal growth opportunities
Work-life balance
Inclusive and collaborative work environment