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# Senior Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Abbott Laboratories
- **Location:** Alameda, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Reliability of Systems
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States---California---Alameda/Senior-Reliability-Engineer_31157867-1

## About the Role

* Associate's degree (Engineering preferred)

 * Minimum 4 years in an FDA/ISO-regulated environment.
 * Proven experience in product failure analysis, hardware/software integration, and reliability investigations.
 * Strong knowledge of embedded systems, and electrical design principles.
 * Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
 * Ability to manage complex technical investigations and adapt solutions.
 * Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

## Description

The Senior Reliability Engineer is an individual contributor with deep expertise in electrical engineering, software development principles, and project management. This role executes highly complex investigations and projects, adapting traditional approaches to develop innovative solutions. The position is responsible for designing and maintaining programs for systematic monitoring and evaluation of product reliability and quality standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

This is an onsite opportunity based out of Alameda, CA.

What You'll Work On

 * Perform detailed failure analysis investigations on returned ADC products (readers and sensors), including hardware and embedded software components.
 * Lead and support medium-sized projects, applying project management methodologies to ensure timely completion.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address recurring reliability issues in both hardware and software domains.
 * Conduct sustaining activities such as process improvements, tooling updates, and software reliability enhancements.
 * Apply quality principles and perform complex analysis of quality records and reports to recommend improvements.
 * Document reliability issues and performance measures for management review.
 * Provide technical guidance to engineers in the lab and mentor on best practices for hardware/software integration.
 * Liaise with external vendors and internal design teams to resolve technical challenges.


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