Reliability Engineer

Req ID 69038 | Vernon Hills, United States

We are looking for a new colleague in our Material & Reliability team.

ZF Wind Power puts wind energy in motion! The ZF Wind Power Business Unit is part of ZF group which is known as one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers. Within our unit we develop, validate and service gear units used in wind turbines producing sustainable energy and we have been doing this for more than 40 years! Today we build new drivetrain solutions to meet the requirements of the future. As wind turbines continue to grow, we are continuously pushed outside of our engineering boundaries, which makes it a challenging engineering environment to work in. 

Find out more: www.zf.com/windpower  

The materials & reliability team is very international and composed of specialists when it comes to competencies like strength assessment, materials and tribology. With this unique position focusing on reliability we like to complete the team. In scope of the position are the build of suitable wholistic approaches encompassing internal and external processes and inputs enabling a balance between effort and gain.
 

What you can look forward to as Reliability Expert (m/f/d):

• Situated in Material & Reliability team, responsible to develop a framework which enables wholistic approach to reliability predictions in design phase, encompassing deterministic and stochastic failure modes linked to data driven experience
• Technical lead in projects internally as well as with external research partners to develop necessary methods
• Takes ownership to leverage cost-out and reliability potentials
• Expert support to Quality and LCM Department
• Participate on external forums and roadmap development

Your Profile as Reliability Expert (m/f/d):

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Material Physics, Reliability Engineering, Mathematics or comparable
• Expert knowledge on statistical and reliability models, probabilistic model knowledge is a plus
• Preferrable good knowledge on material damage models
• Experienced in Python, experience in Minitab is a benefit
• Open-minded and eager to work within teams from around the globe, communicative and accountable

Be part of our ZF team as Reliability Engineer and apply now!

Contact

Kyle Nader

+1 734 855 2753

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

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