Reliability Engineer II
- locations
- Milwaukee, WI
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted 30+ Days Ago
- job requisition id
- 3229
Why Badger Meter?
Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!
What You Will Contribute:
INNOVATE WITH NO BOUNDARIES
Imagine being part of a dynamic team that shares a common commitment to making a significant difference in the world. A team where your skills, expertise, and creativity are not only valued, but actively encouraged and celebrated. Badger Meter’s ideal sweet spot size provides a close-knit team while still having the resources to grow and make a significant difference in the world.
Are you a Reliability Engineer with a passion for working with products? Do you enjoy investigating data and trends through failure analysis of product returns? Do you enjoy working with hardware, data, and software?
Badger Meter is hiring a Reliability Engineer II for an onsite role at our Global HQ in Milwaukee WI. This role will focus on investigating product returns and identifying solutions using failure analysis. We are open to mid-level to senior level engineers.
This technical position is expected to work independently with little oversight while receiving general direction from a more senior engineer, supervisor, or manager. This Reliability Engineer position will work closely with Quality, Design Engineering, and Systems Monitoring teams to lead and execute in-depth investigations of returned products. Typical workflow will include sampling failed units, performing root cause analysis, identifying failure trends, and documenting results and actions. The engineer will compose reports, presentations, summaries, and distribute or present findings to peers, cross-functional teams, and all levels of management.
Experience in troubleshooting, reliability, quality, or returns-processing of products
Experience with statistics, analysis, and data organization
Experience with failure and root cause analysis and methodologies
Understanding of scripting languages (Python/Jupyter Notebooks), databases (SQL), or other programming
Background with technical skillset or bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, or related field
Ability to work autonomously and to maintain a high level of organization for the investigations
Duties:
This individual will be directly responsible for managing, implementing, documenting, and communicating root cause analysis for field return investigations. This engineer must work autonomously with limited direction from a more senior engineer, supervisor, or manager, and must possess strong self-organization skills. The work will include physical inspection and testing, data collection, evaluation, cross-functional collaboration with other teams, and reporting findings to others via email, written reports, and presentations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years of experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related field with a solid foundation of engineering fundamentals preferred (Associate degree required)
Experience in troubleshooting, reliability, quality, or returns-processing of products.
Experience with electronic test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
Experience with statistics, analysis, and data organization
Experience with failure and root cause analysis and methodologies
Understanding of scripting languages (Python/Jupyter Notebooks), databases (SQL), or other programming
Ability to work autonomously and to maintain a high level of organization for the investigations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to do the following on a primarily independent basis: Define the actual problem, test multiple scenarios, troubleshoot issues, implement appropriate solutions and communicate results and outcomes- Preferred
Solid Product knowledge- Preferred
Demonstrated strong initiative and motivation- Preferred
Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems- Preferred
Demonstrated appropriate judgment/decision-making / for their level of authority- Preferred
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift, manipulate, and safely move product for testing purposes (typically 10-20 lbs.)
Must be able to work in a production environment safely with appropriate PPE and understanding of hazards.
Must be able to clean, inspect, and test product mechanically and electronically
What Sets Us Apart:
Meaningful Impact: This role allows you to work on cutting-edge technologies that contributes to the development of sustainable smart water solutions. Which positively impacts the Earth’s most precious resource, water.
Your Ideas Matter: Here at Badger Meter, your knowledge and experience can make a significant impact in a global company.
Career Growth: Our Engineers are encouraged to keep up to date with our industry’s trends. This continuous learning aspect fosters professional development.
Work-Life Balance: We prioritize the personal and professional well-being of our Engineers with multiple programs, including our flexible core hours program.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: In Badger Meter you are encouraged to collaborate with a diverse group of talented individuals.
Competitive Total Rewards: Competitive salary, annual bonus, 401k match, regular performance reviews and more! (Refer to bottom of job posting)
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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
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