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.

• Lead the company’s 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s 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 strong attention to detail, proactive sense of initiative, and responsible working attitude.
• Ability to travel to remote project sites (approximately 30–50% travel).

• In-depth knowledge of PV system architecture, NEC code requirements, and UL compliance standards.
• Understanding of reliability physics and material 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.

• Competitive salary range,…