Senior Reliability Engineer – Embedded Products

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About the role

  • Senior Reliability Engineer improving embedded protection, control, and software products for utility grids. Leading reliability testing, failure analysis, and modernization initiatives for resilient energy systems.

Responsibilities

  • Create reliability initiatives across the lifecycle of critical grid automation embedded and software products
  • Lead cross-functional teams applying reliability engineering methodologies to ensure system resilience, regulatory compliance, and long-term field performance
  • Perform reliability modeling and statistical analysis of energy management and protection/control products
  • Develop and execute hardware and software reliability test plans, including HIL, environmental, and stress testing
  • Conduct and lead FMEA, FMECA, and Root Cause Analysis for hardware/software failure events across embedded systems and communication layers
  • Work with product design, systems engineering, and software teams to embed Design for Reliability from concept through deployment
  • Analyze field data from deployed devices to identify systemic issues and recommend corrective/preventive actions
  • Collaborate with utilities and customers on grid asset performance programs and grid modernization initiatives
  • Develop and maintain reliability KPIs, including MTBF, FIT rate, and availability, and integrate them into product development and quality programs
  • Drive predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies using remote diagnostics, SCADA, and sensor data
  • Align with the Innovation Office and Applications team on reliability priorities, working groups, standards leadership, and technology strategy
  • Monitor regulatory compliance requirements such as NERC, IEEE, and IEC standards affecting utility asset reliability and cybersecurity
  • Provide coaching, training, and guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Extensive experience in reliability, systems, or product engineering in the energy or utility sector
  • Familiarity with protection & control systems, grid-edge devices, substation automation, and utility-grade software solutions
  • Hands-on experience with reliability engineering tools and standards, including ReliaSoft, ISO 9001/55000, and IEC 61025
  • Familiarity with T&D communications protocols and standards, including IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and IEEE C37.118
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with Python, R, Minitab, or Power BI
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage cross-functional teams and utility customers
  • Deep understanding of grid reliability challenges in T&D environments
  • Strong systems thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Collaborative leadership across engineering, field teams, and customers
  • Data-driven problem-solving mindset with attention to long-term product health
  • Proactive approach to emerging technologies and continuous improvement
  • Master’s degree in Reliability or Systems Engineering
  • Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or similar professional certification
  • Familiarity with model-based design and HIL testing, including RTDS, PSCAD, or EMTP
  • Experience working directly with T&D utilities, supporting product deployments, failure investigations, or asset strategies
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity risk and reliability considerations for critical infrastructure

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Culture of ownership, innovation, and impact
  • Opportunity to shape the future of grid reliability and support smarter, more resilient energy systems
  • Opportunity to lead initiatives influencing design, customer outcomes, and industry standards

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$162,900 - CA$244,300 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Cyber SecurityPython

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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