Job Title: Senior Reliability Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Reliability Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in reducing lead times for burn-in ovens within military standards, specifically within the medical device or related fields. This role involves updating and implementing a new burn-in process to replace dated processes, with the goal of significantly decreasing or eliminating the current burn-in process.

Responsibilities

• Work to decrease/eliminate the burn-in process currently in place.
• Update and implement a new burn-in process, ensuring compliance with military and FDA standards.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Lay out a comprehensive plan to drive conversations, influence change, and develop new product BOMs.
• Figure out the testing path and create a plan for implementation.
• Qualify components versus production runs for reliability.
• Understand and apply burn-in applications (static voltage) and dynamic burn-in industry standards to improve reliability.
• Ensure all processes comply with medical device and FDA regulations.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in reducing lead times within the burn-in process, specifically in the medical device or related fields.
• Strong background in reliability engineering and experience with burn-in processes.
• Knowledge of military standards for burn-in components.
• Expertise in both static voltage and dynamic burn-in applications.
• Ability to develop and implement plans to qualify components and improve reliability.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of FDA regulations and compliance requirements for medical devices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Has successfully reduced burn-in process times to 24 hours or less.
• Experienced in working with burn-in processes and mill processes that are dated.
• Capable of developing a clear path to reduce or eliminate burn-in hours within six months.
• Able to advise and help lay out a five-year plan for reliability improvements.

Work Environment

On-site at the Scottsdale location working directly with the engineering and operations team. Business professional/casual attire is expected. The work hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, totaling a 40-hour work week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $84.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Scottsdale,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 23, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $60 - $84