Director, Reliability Hardware Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete reliability and failure analysis processes for IREN’s AI hardware offerings, which include GPUs, servers, racks, networking, and storage.

• Lead various teams focused on system-level reliability.

• Mentor and guide engineering managers; perform performance assessments and enhance organizational capabilities.

• Collaborate with teams in Hardware Engineering, Mechanical, Thermal, PCB Layout, Manufacturing, and Quality.

• Manage high-priority investigations into intricate, intermittent field failures employing advanced failure analysis methods.

• Identify clear root causes and propose corrective measures.

• Apply statistical methods and physics-of-failure models to forecast product life cycles and detect wear-out mechanisms.

• Incorporate Build for Reliability and Build for Manufacturing criteria into initial hardware specifications.

• Establish a Lessons Learned process that shapes design guidelines for future hardware generations.

• Specify and enhance reliability qualification methods, test coverage, and reporting for IREN’s hardware development and deployment scale.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical discipline.

• At least 15 years of overall experience in hardware reliability, failure analysis, or system qualification, with more than 8 years in management leading teams of over 10.

• Extensive knowledge of physics of failure and reliability physics associated with semiconductors, PCBAs, and interconnects, including issues like electromigration, stress-induced voiding, and thermal fatigue.

• Practical experience using advanced failure analysis techniques such as cross-sectioning, SEM/EDX, CSAM, X-ray, and dye & pry.

• Skilled in reliability statistics, including Weibull analysis, accelerated life testing, and MTBF modeling.

• Thorough understanding of JEDEC, IPC, and Telcordia industry standards for both component and system-level qualification.

• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate reliability testing across various hardware platforms.

• Proficient in establishing new processes that enhance test coverage and overall product quality.

• Strong executive presence along with cross-functional leadership abilities.

• Proven success in coaching and developing engineering managers and presenting reliability performance, risk, and corrective action strategies to senior leadership.

• Eligibility to work in the United States, as IREN participates in E-Verify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive bonus

• Equity (long-term incentive)

• 100% company-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees

• 75% company-paid coverage for dependents

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available with the High Deductible Health Plan

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching

• Access to financial planning and legal services

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Opportunities for internal skills training and career advancement

• Support for professional development, including certifications, continuing education, or role-related training

• Participation in company events and team-building activities