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Take your next career step with Royal Switchgear Manufacturing (a Maclean Power Systems Company), a leader in engineering, design, and manufacturing of critical electrical infrastructure solutions. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Product Reliability Manager who is responsible for focusing on improving product reliability, durability, and performance of Royal Switchgear products. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented team player with strong analytical skills, a process improvement mindset, detail orientation, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.\nLocation: Onsite - Bessemer, Alabama\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead product reliability strategy: set reliability targets, perform FMEA, Weibull and life-data analysis (MTBF/MTTR) for switchgear products and components.\nDesign test programs for components and complete assemblies (HALT/HASS, accelerated life test, thermal cycling, vibration, electrical endurance, dielectric/insulation tests).\nSpecify, design, and build custom test apparatus, fixtures, and jigs required to replicate field stresses and validation scenarios.\nSet up, commission, and operate test rigs and instrumentation (data acquisition, environmental chambers, power supplies, relays, load banks).\nDevelop test procedures, protocols, and pass/fail criteria; ensure repeatability, traceability, and calibration of test equipment.\nExecute tests, capture and analyze test data, produce detailed test reports, and translate findings into actionable design changes.\nLead root-cause analysis on product failures and field returns; recommend design, material, or process changes and verify fixes via testing.\nCollaborate closely with design engineering, product validation, and manufacturing to incorporate DfR/DfM practices and plan design verification.\nMaintain reliability documentation: test plans, life-cycle predictions, reliability databases, and validation evidence for product sign-off.\nSupport new product introduction with reliability verification, test campaigns, and acceptance criteria.\nTrain engineering and lab technicians on test setups, safety, and data collection best practices.\nManage external test labs and vendor testing when needed; oversee third-party test contracts and coordinate sample logistics.\nWhat You’ll Need to Excel in This Role\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Reliability Engineering, or related discipline.\n3+ years’ experience in product reliability, test engineering, or design validation—preferably with switchgear, breakers, relays, or power distribution equipment.\nProven experience designing test apparatus, fixtures, and setting up/operating reliability test rigs.\nStrong knowledge of reliability methods (FMEA, RCM, Weibull), environmental and electrical testing standards.\nHands-on proficiency with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, environmental chambers, and test automation.\nAbility to interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, specify components, and prototype fixtures.\nStrong analytical skills (Excel, Minitab, or equivalent) and experience writing clear test reports.\nExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nPreferred\nExperience with HALT/HASS, accelerated aging, and accelerated life test design.\nFamiliarity with relevant standards (IEC, IEEE) for switchgear and insulation testing.\nExperience with LabVIEW, Python, or test automation tools.\nSix Sigma or reliability-centered maintenance exposure.\n\nCompetencies/Skills\nStrong computer skills in Excel, Word, MS Office suite\nStrong analytical skills with a high-level of attention to detail and business process\nStrong skills in developing and presenting performance metrics reports\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with others\nAbility to gather, analyze, and interpret data\nAbility to prepare and present comprehensive reports\nAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting information\nAbility to work independently and be self-directed as needed\nWMS experience and knowledge preferred\nERP system knowledge (JD Edwards preferred)\nWorking Conditions\nPrimarily engineering lab and office environment with regular hands-on work in test labs; occasional shop-floor or customer site visits.\nMust follow safety procedures when working with high-voltage test equipment and environmental chambers.\n\nTotal Rewards Offering:\nMPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match, employer-paid disability and more... \nFor Us, For Family. 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