Manufacturing Engineer, Reliability

Working for Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. (MSEI) means joining an elite team to work on some of the most exciting challenges in medical technology today. We are a pioneer in developing innovative implantable medical device technologies and devices that save and enhance the quality of life for millions of individuals living with cardiovascular and chronic neurologic pain disorders. With more than 40 years of experience in design and manufacturing of active implantable medical devices, our continuing success is based on our company’s core values - innovation, quality, reliability, integrity, teamwork, and undisputed expertise - thus enabling us to inspire confidence and trust in physicians and patients worldwide. We are continually looking for talented engineers, scientists, and professionals to share in our mission.Please join us as:Manufacturing Engineer, ReliabilityWe are growing our Advanced Component Technologies team and looking for a Design and Development Engineer who is ready to shape next-generation supply chain and technology platforms. This is a high-impact opportunity for a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, root cause analysis, and product development. In this role, you will lead the development, implementation, qualification, and problem-resolution strategies that help MSEI deliver exceptional product quality, reliability, volume, delivery, and cost performance.What You’ll LeadLead the definition and deployment of technology platforms for new product applications through testing, simulation, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration.Qualification of components for use in surface mount electronic manufacturing.Lead structured root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts with suppliers, development teams, manufacturing, and quality partners to identify failure mechanisms, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.Apply disciplined root cause analysis methods to component, supplier, process, and manufacturing issues, using data, failure analysis, and cross-functional input to drive durable technical solutions.Lead testing and validation of components for high reliability applications, by performing use case based electrical and environmental stress tests.Implementation tasks including leading stage-gate approvals, documentation, supplier quality interface, characterization, verification and on-going sustaining support in a highly automated manufacturing environment.Partner with internal and external customers to evaluate substrate designs and provide design-for-manufacturability and design-for-reliability recommendations.Develop long-term technology roadmaps that anticipate future product needs and position the organization for scalable growth.Assess, communicate, and qualify supplier process changes while influencing key stakeholders across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain.Conduct supplier audits, both domestic and international, to strengthen supplier capability and ensure technical and quality expectations are metWhat You’ll BringQualifications and ExperienceB.Sc. or M.Sc in Chemical engineering, Material Science, or equivalent physical science, with evidence of high academic achievement.4-8 years experience with manufacturing rigid and flex PCB assemblies Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects and experiments from concept through completion while meeting schedule, quality, and business objectives.Strong experience leading root cause analysis, packaging defect analysis, failure analysis, root cause determination, and supplier corrective action through closure.Strong understanding of quality systems, including clear technical writing for quality-relevant documentation.Strong physics-based reasoning and the ability to translate technical data into practical engineering decisions.Proven ability to influence across Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Test, and Module/System Development teams to drive alignment and closure.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environment.Experience working with substrates and substrate suppliers is a plus.Physical & Travel RequirementsThe physical demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.The employee is also required to interact with a computer for extended periods of time and communicate with co-workers.Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours / week.Must be able to travel internationally and domestically, less than 5% of the time.Location: Lake Oswego(0001) Working hours: Full-time MSEI Lake Oswego Oregon (US-OR) USA United States (US) Job ID: 60904 Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, the company prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, uniformed service or any other consideration protected by federal state and local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee.Requisition ID60904- Posted06/29/2026-Engineering-Undefined-Full-time-Professionals-MST-Posting Country (1)USAWork Location (1)US-Lake Oswego