Reliability Engineer

Our Company

Miso Robotics is transforming the restaurant industry, and making food workers’ lives better. Our signature product is an AI-powered kitchen robot named Flippy which automates the dangerous operation of a restaurant’s fry station and cooks all sorts of fried items. Flippy is powered by a sophisticated AI platform driven by our proprietary and patented technologies.

Miso is a well known first-mover in kitchen automation, AI, and robotics. The company has raised over $125 million from equity crowdfunding, which we believe makes it THE most successful crowdfunding story in history. It has successfully piloted its products with the most prominent global brands in food, and now it’s time for the company to scale.

The company recently added a new CEO and other senior leaders, including a new CTO – all of whom hold decades of experience operating growth companies. Our CEO has a track record of successful exits, and we recently accepted a strategic investment and partnership from Ecolab (NYSE: ECL), a $70 billion public company which, as the global leader in sales of cleaning solutions to restaurants, truly knows how to operate at scale. Our new leadership team is evolving the company’s culture from early stage to growth stage with new processes and disciplines, and is supported by a board that includes the former President and CTO of OpenTable.

With Ecolab’s support, we are building a world-class team, and are looking for more exceptional people to join us. 

The Opportunity
The Reliability Engineers at Miso Robotics ensure that our robotic systems are designed, built, and deployed with reliability and durability. As a key member of this team, you will collaborate across all functions within the company to develop robust reliability standards, lead failure mode analysis, and implement test plans that optimize system performance. You will play a crucial role in scaling our products from development through commercialization, ensuring the long-term success as we install first-in-industry robotic solutions to our growing list of customers. 
Responsibilities:

• Develop system and module-level reliability requirements for robotic systems
• Lead stress characterization, FMEA, and failure analysis efforts
• Design and implement accelerated tests and reliability test specifications
• Conduct in-depth research on failure mechanisms and perform root cause analysis
• Apply statistical analysis and DOE methods to enhance reliability
• Oversee reliability testing throughout product lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate reliability risks and ensure product robustness

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering
• Expertise in mechanical design, material science, and robotic system failure mechanisms
• Proficiency in developing and performing tests (mechanical, shock, vibration, environmental)
• Knowledge of industry test standards (ASTM, MIL, JEDEC, IEC) and failure analysis techniques (optical microscopy, X-Ray, SEM, etc.)
• Experience with test case management tools (e.g., Git, Jira, Xray)
• Familiarity with ROS, Python, and C++
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Compensation 

The pay range for this position is $110,000 - $135,000 + equity.

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range for candidates residing in the Los Angeles Metro area and excludes additional earnings such as bonus and benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.
Benefits We Offer

• Company Equity
• Flexible vacation 
• Comprehensive benefits 
• 401K plan
• Accelerated growth opportunities
• Free snacks from our robot chefs

At Miso Robotics, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every team member is valued and respected. We believe that diversity in our team drives innovation and creativity, which is why we strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.