Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Location: Cupertino, CA

Job Summary: The candidate will work with an innovative Reliability Engineering team in the hardware development group. The engineer will be responsible for leading and executing reliability tests on new devices and supplier technologies, development of new test procedures to quantify the reliability of a design, and failure analysis resulting from these tests.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience performing reliability testing including Mechanical Stress Tests, Shock/Drop/Vibration Testing, Environmental Testing
• Knowledge of industry test Standards (JEDEC, ASTM, IEEE)
• Application of DOE (design of Experiments)
• Application of FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to complete tests and resolve problems in an unattended manner
• Dynamic and "can do" attitude with a desire to work with a great team and product
• Flexibility and adaptability to accept new tasks
• Failure Analysis analytical techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-Ray, SEM/EDS, FTIR, XPS etc)
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional problem solving abilities
• Ability to use fundamental failure analysis methodology to derive a root cause of failure
• Solid understanding of mechanical assemblies

Description:

Preparing concise and detailed test plans and test reports

Statistical data analysis to provide risk assessments of a design

Prioritizing and completing tasks to meet deadlines

Providing design input to improve product reliability when necessary

Interacting with a wide variety of individuals and teams to communicate results

Researching a technology to determine possible failure modes

Development of new reliability tests procedures and specifications

Education: Engineering degree and 3+ years of experience in a related field or industry required. Consumer electronics experience is preferred. BS or MS in Materials Science, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering or an equivalent field desired.

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