Fundamentals of Reliability Testing: ALT, HASS, and ESS
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles and practical applications of reliability engineering. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how to define and quantify product life and reliability, differentiate between failure mechanisms and failure modes, and establish accurate operational profiles.The curriculum delves into the calculation of product reliability and explores various types of reliability tests, with a strong focus on Accelerated Life Testing (ALT) and Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT). The course will also cover the critical role of environmental stress screening (ESS) in production control, demonstrating how reliability engineering principles can be leveraged to design robust quality controls, minimize defects, and enhance overall product quality.
Course outline Who should attend? Course materials Instructor Next date and location
Course outline
- How can we define product life?
- What are failure mechanisms vs Failure modes?
- How do I define operational profiles?
- How can I calculate the Reliability of a product?
- What are the types of reliability tests, and how are they used?
- HALT vs. ALT (Stress-based and High Utilization Rate).
- Life stress relationships (Arrhenius, Inverse Power Law, and others).
- Mechanical Example
- Electronic Board Example
- How do I define environmental stress screening to control my production?
- Using Reliability Engineering to design Quality Controls
Who should attend?
Information coming soon.
Course materials
- Course PowerPoint in PDF format sent electronically
- Certificate of attendance for completion of CEUs
Continuing Education Units: .6 CEUs
Instructors
Dr. Julio Pulido (View LinkedIn profile)
Next date and location
Thursday, November 13, 2025
9 - 4:30 p.m.
During EDUCON 2025
In-person or virtual
Details and registration information available here.