We are seeking a full-time Reliability Engineer Intern in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for applying engineering knowledge to prevent or reduce the likelihood of product failures, identify, and correct the causes of failures, apply methods to analyze reliability data and likelihood of failure on new designs, process documentation and checklist, cost/benefit analysis of projects, and reporting of results to management.
Essential Functions
Collaborate with design engineering teams to create/implement reliability plans during product development
Coordinate reliability goal setting, modeling, and risk analysis
Perform physics-of-failure based reliability analysis and research
Design and facilitate reliability testing (ex. accelerated life testing, degradation testing, Highly Accelerated Life Testing, etc.)
Assist reliability technicians in test execution/documentation
Utilize engineering skills to identify/resolve failures in electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical systems
Perform statistics based reliability analysis to identify failure trends and expected life
Prepare concise reports on test results/data analysis and present to peers/management
Maintain knowledge and application of industry test standards and best practices
Build strong relationships and leverage all business segments (design engineering, quality, manufacturing, procurement, marketing/sales) to achieve reliability goals
Basic Qualifications
Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Proficient using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and respectful interpersonal communication skills
Must be positive, detail/quality oriented, organized, analytical, multi-tasker, team oriented, and possess excellent time management/follow-up skills with the ability to prioritize and work proactively/effectively with minimal supervision in a fast paced, challenging environment
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience in Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehousing, or Distribution Operations
Fluent in statistical analysis and software (ex. ReliaSoft, Minitab, JMP, R, Python, etc.)
Knowledge of three dimensional modeling
Strong interest/knowledge in electronic and mechanical systems and how products fail
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's intern program benefits. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits