Engineer III – Product Reliability

About the role

Gates is seeking an Engineer III to join its product reliability team, focusing on hydraulic, industrial, fluid‑transfer, and automotive hose applications. You will work on innovative projects that enhance product performance and drive business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and prepare complete project documentation.
• Perform forensic analysis of hose products and develop statistical reliability models.
• Create and validate new mathematical methods to advance hose design science.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on moderate‑size projects and portions of larger initiatives.
• Communicate complex technical information and build consensus across teams.

Required profile

• 5‑7 years of engineering experience, preferably in fluid power or related industries.
• Ambitious, forward‑thinking, and able to function effectively on multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of best practices, competitive landscape, and integration of engineering disciplines.
• Ability to independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques and solve complex problems.

Required skills

• Product forensic analysis
• Statistical reliability analysis
• Experimental design and data interpretation
• Reliability modeling and mathematical method development

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a diverse product portfolio with global impact.
• Access to cutting‑edge material science and engineering resources.
• Collaborative environment that encourages innovation.