Reliability Engineer - Automotive Power Electronics

Our Electrified Motion – Power Electronics division develops advanced technologies that enable the next generation of electrified vehicles. As a Reliability Engineer , you will play a key role in ensuring the robustness and long-term reliability of our automotive power electronics products, including inverters, on-board chargers and DC-DC converters. In this role, you will contribute across the entire product lifecycle – from concept phase through series production and field support – while supporting cost-efficiency initiatives without compromising product reliability. Your tasks: ► Evaluate customer reliability requirements and relevant automotive standards (e.g., ISO 16750, AEC-Q100, AEC-Q101) and define reliability targets for power electronics systems and components ► Identify, analyze and mitigate reliability-related risks during product development using structured methodologies such as FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) ► Analyze complete automotive systems to define use cases, mission profiles and load conditions (electrical, thermal, mechanical) and apply Design for Reliability (DfR) and physics-of-failure principles ► Define reliability design guidelines and develop test and validation plans, including accelerated life testing at component and system level ► Support cost optimization and target costing initiatives while ensuring that product robustness and reliability targets are maintained ► Lead systematic problem-solving activities (e.g., 8D, Ishikawa) for production and field issues and perform root cause analysis based on field data ► Document analyses, test results and findings and present reliability-related topics to internal stakeholders and customers ► Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Physics, Chemistry or a related field ► Proven professional experience in reliability engineering, ideally within the automotive or power electronics industry, or relevant fields with willingness to develop further in this area ► Experience with high-voltage power electronics products such as inverters, DC-DC converters or on-board chargers is an advantage ► In-depth understanding of physics-of-failure mechanisms in electronic components and materials ► Strong knowledge of statistical reliability methods (e.g., Weibull analysis) and risk evaluation approaches ► Familiarity with component and system-level reliability standards (e.g., JEDEC, AEC-Q) is beneficial ► Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach ► Confident communication skills in English; German language knowledge is an advantage What gives you further advantages: ► Experience in automotive electrification or e-mobility projects ► Knowledge of reliability testing and validation methodologies ► Experience working in cross-functional and international project teams Get to know our #LikeABosch benefits. We would like to help you GROW , so we offer you: Financial security & recognition: We review and increase your competitive base salary annually, offer performance-, loyalty-, and referral bonus. Trainings and professional development: We believe in a Life-Long Learning approach, so you can take advantage of several technical and soft skill trainings and language courses. Career development : We have a wide range of programs to choose from, even if its leadership, expert or project development you are aiming for. We also offer mentoring and coaching opportunities, we have PhD program and we offer international assignment possibilities. We would like you to ENJOY the benefits of balancing your life and your work, so we pay attention to: Your work life-balance: You can work from our activity based offices designed for creativity and efficiency or from home while enjoying flexible working hours . We offer childcare possibilities and sabbatical option. Your health and well-being: We provide free professional consultants for any personal, legal, financial or health related issues. You can benefit from our developing onsite medical center and organized regular health checkups. We also offer you several perks and benefits: You can use your annual cafeteria allowance flexibly for family support (e.g. tax-free kindergarten and nursery allowances), health care , mobility (car sharing services) and recreation . You can enjoy our onsite canteen, we support when you work from home and if you live far, we cover your commute costs . We also appreciate your loyalty with jubilee gift and extra jubilee holiday . You could join an INSPIRING community worth to belong: We are true to our values: We are committed to sustainability , we value that everyone is different and that diversity makes us truly successful. We also take social responsibility seriously and regularly organize charity actions, blood donations and support worthy causes. Team building activities and community events are also part of our everydays. We like to come together for a good summer party or family day. Are you ready to work #LikeABosch ? Please apply with your English CV! If you have any questions regarding the position or the application process, we encourage you to first visit our FAQ section [HERE] , where you may already find the answer you're looking for. If you still need assistance, please feel free to contact us at the following email address - - We'd be happy to help. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: We grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Welcome to Bosch.