Reliability Engineer - Musco Sports Lighting

Reliability Engineer

At Musco, the industry-leader in sports lighting, there is a can do, innovative spirit here. We are problem solvers, always up for the next challenge. While our headquarters are in Oskaloosa, Iowa, we are a global company, providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas and venues in more than 125 countries.

The Musco Reliability Team is currently seeking a Reliability Engineer to work from our Oskaloosa office. This position will focus on reliability-engineering efforts; including planning, analysis, and test activities; in support of multiple product development and sustaining engineering programs with the goal of improving product/system safety, reliability, and maintainability.. If you’re solutions-focused, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator, we look forward to hearing from you. More details about the role are below.

What you will do as a Reliability Engineer:

• Work with product development engineers to incorporate design-for-reliability principles into new product and system design efforts.
• Provide technical leadership to product development engineers and test engineers in the planning and implementation of reliability-evaluation activities based on expected customer use environment and operational conditions.
• Work with data scientists to determine test deliverables for reliability analysis.
• Participate in Design of Experiments for investigation into reliability issues.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve failure-data collection and analysis, perform root-cause and trend analysis, and determine required corrective actions.
• Use technical knowledge and experience to continuously improve Musco’s reliability engineering processes.
• Determine impact of field failures in terms of service and cost throughout a product’s lifecycle.
• Assist with building and evaluating warranty cost models.
• Assist with analysis of data related to field performance issues.
• Participate in identification of root cause, corrective actions, and verification of corrective action effectiveness.
• Participate in resolution of any potential product safety issues and recommend appropriate action necessary to resolve such issues.
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience in reliability engineering of electronic products strongly preferred.
• Experience in reliability engineering for mechanical and/or electromechanical products a plus.
• Knowledge of failure analysis, accelerated test techniques, reliability statistics, system reliability modeling, FMEA, HALT, HASS, Physics of Failure analysis techniques, and life data analysis as they apply to electronic products is preferred.

Special Skills:

• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong data analysis and statistical skills.
• Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate well with both technical and non-technical team members.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Certifications:

• ASQ Certified Reliability certificate, or willingness to obtain certification is a strong plus

Who is Musco?

Musco is the global leader in sports and large area lighting solutions. We believe work should be fun – at Musco, you are part of world-class projects ranging from the London Stadium to the New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome to Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, to major transportation hubs, to your local Little League stadium. Our Team-first culture enables us to envision, create, refine, and guarantee the best lighting systems. We are forward thinking, always striving to create the next generation of technology. A privately held company since 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value. If you’d like to work with a Team that appreciates you, and is invested in your future, Musco may be a great fit for you. The Des Moines Register has named Musco an Iowa Top Workplace recipient. Read more here.

What does Musco offer?

At Musco we offer opportunities for meaningful work at a company you can be proud of. That includes supporting learning through on-the-job experiences and options to develop and grow through different roles within your organization. We value our Team Members and support a work-life balance with flexibility for you to volunteer in your community, attend family activities, or to simply have time to do the things you enjoy.

In addition, we offer:

• Health insurance – comprehensive plans with low out-of-pocket costs
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Profit sharing – calculated based on profitability
• 4% 401K match – immediately vested
• 100% paid Team Member premiums for life insurance and short-term disability insurance

What does Musco do?

We make a difference in your hometown and on the world stage through innovative lighting and field solutions. We do so all while working to reduce glare and protect the night sky. Musco is proud to partner with the International Dark Sky Association in offering efficient lighting solutions that help minimize light pollution. In addition, we believe helping others is a priority. If giving back is important to you, learn more about Musco’s Mini-Pitch System™ Solution in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation where we’ve helped youth in underserved areas have access to more recreational opportunities.

Join Musco where we are Team first, where possibilities come to life, and where we work on local and global solutions that matter. We invite you to apply at musco.com/careers. Stay connected with us on social media to learn more about the Musco Team.