What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Engineer position at Trellis Air Corporation?
Trellis Air is commercializing an efficient method for dehumidification and cooling.
Low-energy dehumidification can save the world billions of dollars in equipment and energy with additional savings on service, installation, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Our proprietary solution uses a membrane. Unlike traditional condensation or desiccation methods, we do not change the temperature of input air. We typically save 50% on energy and deliver precise humidity control.
Trellis Air is looking for a Reliability Engineer with experience assessing lifetime and reliability of new products.. Long service life is a key purchase criteria in our industry. This individual will work with the team to identify factors that impact product reliability and develop plans and testing methodologies to ensure product durability. The engineer will be responsible for designing and executing physical tests, analyzing data, and reporting results to enhance product performance and quality. The engineer will also be involved in product testing and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hands-on engineering role preparing and conducting physical testing, including tensile strength, moisture vapor transport rate, and other material property evaluations.
- Comfort collecting and presenting data including identifying trends and performing predictive analysis.
- Design and implement improvements to components and apparatus. Assist in the development and refinement of test methods to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Support root cause analysis to determine underlying causes of failures and collaborate with the engineering team to develop design and materials solutions.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 3-7 years of experience in reliability, quality assurance, or product development role. Familiarity with reliability engineering principles, failure mode analysis, and material characterization.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, creativity, and ability to develop innovative solutions.
- Hands-on experience conducting and analyzing physical tests such as FTIR, tensile strength, and moisture vapor transport rate measurements.
- Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across teams. Experience documenting test procedures and writing technical reports.
- Shared cultural values: ambitious, competent, creative, curious, honest, persistent, kind.
Desired Qualifications (Nice to Have):
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and reliability modeling and experience with JMP or Minitab to perform statistical analysis and report data.
- Experience with polymers and adhesives.
- Experience with environmental or accelerated life testing methods.
- Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or product development industries.
- Familiarity with safety and compliance standards for product reliability testing.
- Hands-on experience conducting and analyzing physical tests such as FTIR, tensile strength, and moisture vapor transport rate measurements.
If you are excited about solving real-world engineering challenges and working with cutting-edge technology in the built environment, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification. Help us create an inclusive and innovative team that will change how we interact with our environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.