This position can be completed largely remotely with occasional site visits (estimated to be quarterly) with 'chunks' of on-site presence (1-2 weeks at a time) for the setting up and overseeing of testing activities.
An experienced and established designer and manufacturer of electronic subsystems that are used in high reliability applications across the space, aerospace, defence, and oil & gas sectors is looking for an experienced Reliability Engineer.
Info about what the Reliability Engineer role entails
An exciting opportunity, a new role within this global business to establish from scratch a reliability function. The department is a blank sheet with lots of opportunity for an expert in reliability to stamp their authenticity on it and guide the business.
You will be keen to take on this unique technical challenge as they push scientific boundaries regarding operating temperatures, breaking new ground in reliability engineering with this exciting portfolio of products.
Typical activities include answering questions for customers around modelling and data, observing testing, component engineering, development and execution of reliability test plans, review of technical data sheets, collaboration with design teams, examining failures, and continuous improvement activities.
Essential Requirements of the Reliability Engineer
* A good Engineering degree (mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, etc.)
* Experience in electronics/electro-mechanical development - know how electronics components work e.g. capacitors, resistors and how they are impacted by extreme conditions (high-temperature electronic hybrid designs) over long periods of time.
* An expert in Reliability - a Reliability Specialist with a focus on high-reliability engineering – still hands-on with the analysis/test (Weibull analysis, HALT, HAST, etc.)
* Good experience with things like root cause failure, stress analysis, strain analysis, life testing, failure mode analysis, DFMEA, PFMEA, thermal fatigue, electromigration, oxidation.
* Use reliability prediction models, good data analysis/modelling experience analysing test data to identify trends.
* SC cleared or clearable.
Desirable Requirements of the Reliability Engineer
* MSc in reliability, materials, etc. would be desirable.
* PhD Doctorate would be highly desirable.
* Good Six Sigma/process improvement experience/CI.
* Any experience publishing reports, collaborating with the academic world.
If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up-to-date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us.
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