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Hardware Reliability Engineer in Austin

Energy Jobline ZR, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Hardware Reliability Engineer We are seeking a Hardware Reliability Engineer to lead the definition and execution of mechanical validation strategies for our advanced datacenter products. In this role, you will be responsible for specifying and coordinating key mechanical and environmental tests—such as shock, vibration, thermal cycling, and HALT—to ensure our systems meet demanding real-world reliability standards. You’ll work cross-functionally with hardware design, thermal engineering, manufacturing, and system integration teams to evaluate risks and drive robust design improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Define reliability and validation test plans

for new hardware products, with a focus on mechanical and thermal stress conditions.

Lead and/or support

shock & vibration ,

thermal cycling ,

HALT ,

HASS , and

temperature/humidity

testing activities.

Establish mechanical, thermal, and environmental

test specifications

aligned with product use cases and reliability goals.

Partner with hardware, mechanical, process, and system engineers to

analyze test results , identify failure modes, and propose corrective actions.

Develop custom test setups, fixtures, and protocols as needed.

Drive

root cause analysis (RCA)

and provide feedback on design improvements.

Maintain test documentation, reliability dashboards, and reports for internal and customer-facing deliverables.

Collaborate with external test labs and vendors when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (Master’s).

5+ years of experience in

hardware reliability, mechanical validation, or test engineering

for electronics or datacenter hardware.

Strong knowledge of environmental testing standards (e.g.,

ISTA, MIL-STD-810 , or similar).

Experience with

HALT/HASS , thermal cycling, and vibration testing techniques.

Familiarity with

thermal design , heat sinks, and system-level thermal behavior.

Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence design decisions.

Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

Experience in

datacenter hardware , server systems, or high-density electronics.

Familiarity with

refrigerant-based cooling systems , vapor chambers, or cold plate designs.

Knowledge of

reliability modeling and prediction tools

(e.g., Weibull analysis, FMEA).

Hands‑on experience with environmental chambers, shakers, and data acquisition systems.

Why Join Us

Help shape the next of sustainable cooling and reliability solutions for datacenter infrastructure.

Work at the intersection of mechanical innovation, thermal systems, and high‑performance computing.

Join a collaborative and mission‑driven team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in hardware design and validation.

The position is based in Austin, Texas.

Accelsius does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Accelsius encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

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