Job Description
Job Description
Reliability Engineer
Location: On-site – Stamford, CT
Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000
Overview
Our client brings together the brightest minds in science and technology to develop advanced systems that support the production of faster, more energy-efficient microchips. With operations across the U.S. and globally, they are a leader in semiconductor technology and innovation.
As a Reliability Engineer, you'll be instrumental in ensuring that products meet rigorous reliability standards. You will lead Design for Reliability (DfR) activities, conduct system-level reliability modeling, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance systems. This role combines systems engineering, design evaluation, and risk mitigation to improve product performance and customer satisfaction.
Minimum Job Requirements
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Bachelor's degree with 5+ years OR Master's degree with 3+ years in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Physics, or Reliability Engineering.
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Proven experience with DfR (Design for Reliability) and reliability growth management in new product development at the system and component level.
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Hands-on experience conducting:
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Environmental stress testing
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Vibration, shock, and fatigue testing
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HALT, HASS, accelerated life testing
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Strong knowledge of:
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Reliability modeling and risk assessment
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FMEA, DOE, root cause analysis, statistical methods
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Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Requirements
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Experience with mechatronic systems and optical module development.
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Familiarity with systems engineering principles and lifecycle management.
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Prior leadership of reliability planning on multidisciplinary product development teams.
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Experience orchestrating reliability strategies across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
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Exposure to cleanroom environments and ISO 9000/14000 standards is a plus.
Responsibilities of the Role
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Lead Design-for-Reliability plans for new and existing products.
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Develop system-level reliability models and perform risk assessments.
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Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project leads to define reliability requirements and drive risk mitigation plans.
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Implement reliability tools such as FMEA, DfR, HALT/HASS, and accelerated stress testing.
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Analyze field and test data to identify trends and continuous improvement opportunities.
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Drive design decisions based on reliability insights across the development lifecycle.
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Contribute to the vision and strategy for deploying new reliability tools and methodologies across engineering disciplines.
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Support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives and maintain compliance.
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Occasionally work in cleanroom conditions with exposure to lasers, chemicals, and elevated noise levels.