Battery Reliability Architect

Philips

. Translate battery failure mechanisms, such as thermal runaway, and field learnings into reliability requirements, architecture and design guidance .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeEindhoven • NetherlandsSeniorLead💰 €61,185 - €101,976 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in reliability engineering with a focus on Li-ion cell and battery pack qualification, applying Design for Reliability methodologies and managing technical projects effectively. Proven ability to collaborate across cultures and train cross-functional teams in reliability practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Reliability EngineeringLi-Ion Cell QualificationDesign For ReliabilityTechnical Project ManagementFMEA

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Battery Pack QualificationReliability TestingFailure MechanismsSafety RisksQualification ApproachesDesign For Six SigmaSystem EngineeringV-Model PhasesRisk ManagementResource Planning

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCoachingRelationship BuildingCross-Cultural CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MinitabReliaSoftAnsys SherlockPythonR

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Reliability EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics EngineeringDesign For Six Sigma Green BeltAI Practitioner-Level Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesQualification StandardsThermal RunawayFMEAFTAHALTFRACASEmerging Cell TechnologiesBattery PlatformBusiness R&D

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate battery failure mechanisms, such as thermal runaway, and field learnings into reliability requirements, architecture and design guidance
Support battery lab activities in Drachten, Eindhoven and Pune
Plan, execute and interpret qualification and reliability testing of battery cells and packs across current and emerging chemistries
Enable catalog cell releases to shorten Business battery projects
Manage reliability projects and the qualification pipeline for the Battery Platform as technical project manager
Prioritize work, plan lab utilization and deliver within agreed timelines, budgets and resources
Proactively manage risks and escalate issues
Apply Design for Reliability practices and document qualification standards
Work with the platform program manager, platform architect, Subject Matter Experts and lab owners
Build relationships with Business R&D teams, Procurement, Patient Safety & Quality, suppliers and Quality & Reliability colleagues
Align stakeholders on qualification priorities
Develop expertise in emerging cell technologies
Coach and develop team members in the Netherlands and India on Design for Reliability and Design for Six Sigma

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in reliability engineering in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices
Hands-on Li-ion cell and/or battery pack qualification and reliability testing
Strong knowledge of Li-ion cell chemistries, failure mechanisms, safety risks and qualification approaches
Design for Reliability methodology across the full cycle
Experience with FMEA, FTA, HALT/accelerated life testing and FRACAS
Experience with Minitab and ReliaSoft (Weibull++, ALTA)
Ansys Sherlock, R or Python is a plus
Technical project management experience, including planning, estimation, risk management, resource planning and stakeholder management
Broad system engineering experience applying V-model phases in battery pack development and cell qualification
AI Practitioner-level certification with hands-on experience
Master's degree (M.Tech or equivalent) in Reliability Engineering
Bachelor's degree (B.Tech or equivalent) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or a related field
Design for Six Sigma Green Belt certification; Black Belt is a plus
Experience training cross-functional teams in Design for Reliability and FMEA
Willingness and ability to bridge working cultures between the Netherlands and India

Benefits

Comp & perks

3% annual bonus linked to KPIs and company performance
Generous paid leave
Paid parental leave
Employer pension contributions
Health and wellbeing programs
Discounts on Philips products