Engineer I/II - Reliability

Sr. Engineer I/II - Reliability

Location : Lake Forest, CA OR Fort Worth, TX (Onsite)

Exp : 8 to 10 Years

Position Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Engineer I/II - Reliability to lead the implementation and enhancement of cutting-edge quality and reliability systems in support of R&D initiatives for instrument development. This role involves rigorous design reviews, process evaluations, and testing regimens to ensure product reliability, quality, and compliance throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute key testing activities, develop automated test systems, and continuously improve product robustness. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, hands-on experience in reliability engineering, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance state-of-the-art quality and reliability systems to support R&D objectives for instruments.
• Critically review product designs, processes, and testing regimens to maintain a strong focus on reliability, quality, and compliance throughout NPI.
• Partner with NPI teams to identify and execute pre-verification characterization testing for continuous product improvement and robustness.
• Plan, develop, and execute various testing activities, including automated test scripts, LabView programs, robotic programs, HALT, ALT, environmental, transportation, life testing, PCBA stress screening, engineering tests, and V&V.
• Ensure timely completion of testing while providing ongoing feedback to development teams for continuous design enhancements.
• Apply analytical techniques such as statistical analysis, tolerancing/simulation, stress testing, reliability assessment, and measurement science to support NPI Design for Reliability (DfR) objectives.
• Collaborate with technical transfer functions to address design, assembly, supplier, or production issues encountered during NPI.
• Work with project teams to ensure Design History File (DHF) reports, verifications, and validations are compliant, well-documented, and based on solid scientific principles.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical); MS and ASQ certifications in Quality Engineering and Reliability Engineering are strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in R&D with a primary focus on reliability and quality engineering activities (2 years with a Master's degree).
• Proven expertise in reliability engineering principles, including test automation and programming using tools like LabView, Python, and R.
• Familiarity with GMP/QSR regulations and statistical methods.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus and Ethernet), and mechanical, electrical, or optical design principles.
• Practical experience with fixturing, lab testing methods, and/or equipment validation.
• Experience in process/product validation, transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing, and working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong learning agility and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to prepare detailed technical reports and interim presentations.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience in executing HALT, ALT, and life testing.
• Familiarity with stress testing methodologies and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments and cross-functional collaboration