Senior Reliability Engineer at Sanctuary AI

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, AI, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in reliability engineering, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or similar discipline
  • 5+ years in reliability engineering, ideally within robotics, medical devices, aerospace, or other complex electromechanical systems
  • Excellent project management and cross-functional team leadership skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level
  • Experience with problem-solving, root cause analysis, and analytical troubleshooting
  • Working knowledge of mechanical assembly, hydraulics, and complex machining
  • Applied Design of Experiments (DOE) experience
  • Demonstrated application of data analysis and statistical tools in manufacturing (MiniTab experience a plus)
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license a plus, though not required
  • Certifications in reliability engineering such as CRE a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate and partner with key stakeholders within the Engineering and Product Development organization
  • Familiarity with cross-functional team project management
  • Ability to analyze and problem solve complex operational challenges
  • Experience with statistical analysis software
  • Experience in designing and conducting reliability testing, validation protocols, and accelerated life testing (HALT/HASS)
  • Knowledge of reliability prediction software tools
  • Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001)
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Solid understanding of reliability principles, modeling techniques, and testing
  • Technical competence in interpreting datasheets/specs and understanding manufacturing processes
  • Understanding of sourcing agreements and vendor quality
  • Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Excellent time management

Responsibilities

  • Develop processes, procedures, and tools for Design for Reliability (DFR) for highly complex electromechanical systems
  • Perform reliability analysis and modeling to predict system performance and recommend design changes to enhance predicted reliability
  • Develop and implement reliability test plans
  • Conduct failure mode and effects analysis on critical subsystems and component designs (FMEA & DFMEA)
  • Monitor system performance and identify reliability issues
  • Collaborate with design engineering teams from early concept through validation to improve product reliability
  • Develop and refine product maintenance strategies to ensure reliable operations
  • Perform root cause analysis of system failures
  • Provide technical guidance and training to other team members on reliability and DFR
  • Develop and maintain reliability metrics and reports
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
  • Own the development and refinement of process controls using risk management tools such as PFMEA
  • Take ownership of building Sanctuary’s reliability systems and processes in a clean-slate environment where few formal systems exist today
  • Support product commercialization, NPI, and volume manufacturing
  • Own the coordination of team project deliverables
  • Innovate best practices that drive continuous improvements in product commercialization, NPI, and volume manufacturing
  • Shape how reliability and quality practices are embedded throughout design, development, and production workflows

Skills

FMEA
DFMEA
Reliability Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Design for Reliability
Electromechanical Systems
Reliability Testing
NPI
Volume Manufacturing

Sanctuary AI

Develops humanoid robots for workplace automation

About Sanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans in various industries. Their main product, Phoenix™, is a general-purpose robot that can be remotely piloted or operate autonomously, allowing it to observe, assess, and perform tasks as needed. This versatility enables businesses to automate processes, enhance efficiency, and improve safety in the workplace. Unlike many competitors, Sanctuary AI focuses on creating robots that can seamlessly integrate into human work environments, providing training for these robots to ensure effective collaboration. The goal of Sanctuary AI is to advance the capabilities of AI and robotics to create safer and more productive workplaces.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$86.1MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Wellness programs
Stock options
PTO
Schedule flexibility

Risks

Leadership changes, like Geordie Rose stepping down, may disrupt strategic direction.
Increased competition from well-funded companies could challenge Sanctuary AI's market position.
Technical hurdles in achieving human-level dexterity may delay product deployment.

Differentiation

Sanctuary AI developed Phoenix™, the first general-purpose humanoid robot with human-like intelligence.
Their proprietary AI system, Carbon™, enables autonomous task execution and remote supervision.
Sanctuary AI's tactile sensor technology enhances robot dexterity, setting them apart in robotics.

Upsides

Sanctuary AI secured $140 million in funding, boosting innovation and development capabilities.
Phoenix™ was recognized in TIME’s Best Inventions 2023, enhancing brand visibility and credibility.
Prominent investors like Accenture and Verizon Ventures show confidence in Sanctuary AI's potential.

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