Senior Reliability Engineer - Semiconductor - Danvers, MA

Page Michael International Inc
Danvers, MA, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$180,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Minitab Reliability Engineering Software Tools PTC Windchill Reliability of Systems

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to drive reliability strategy, Design for Reliability (DfR) initiatives, and product qualification efforts throughout the entire product lifecycle. This role offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional projects, influence product development decisions, and ensure products meet demanding performance and reliability requirements.

  • Shape the reliability of next-generation semiconductor technology
  • Lead high-impact engineering initiatives with global visibility, * Lead reliability engineering activities supporting new product development and sustaining products throughout their lifecycle.
  • Develop and execute reliability plans, qualification strategies, DFMEAs, reliability growth programs, and accelerated life testing protocols.
  • Partner with engineering teams during design reviews to integrate Design for Reliability methodologies into product development processes.
  • Create system reliability models and perform thermo-mechanical analysis to assess product performance and risk.
  • Analyze reliability and field performance data to identify trends and recommend product improvements.
  • Lead failure analysis investigations and drive corrective actions that improve product reliability and quality.
  • Develop statistical reliability reports and forecast key performance metrics including MTBF and availability.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, product support, and field service teams to ensure reliability objectives are achieved.
  • Evaluate engineering changes and assess potential impacts to product reliability.
  • Travel to customer and supplier locations globally as needed to support reliability initiatives and product performance improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of Reliability Engineering experience within a product development or manufacturing environment.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification preferred.
  • Strong experience with reliability methodologies, qualification testing, reliability growth programs, and statistical analysis.
  • Proficiency with reliability software tools such as ReliaSoft, PTC Windchill, Minitab, or similar platforms.
  • Experience conducting failure analysis and implementing corrective actions to improve product performance.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Semiconductor capital equipment experience and familiarity with SEMI reliability standards is highly desirable.
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time.

Benefits & conditions

Danvers, Massachusetts Permanent USD160,000 - USD180,000 per year View Job Description, * Play a key role in advancing highly sophisticated technology products.

  • Influence design, quality, and product strategy from concept through production.
  • Work alongside talented multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Gain exposure to global customers, suppliers, and advanced manufacturing environments.
  • Enjoy strong career growth opportunities within a collaborative and innovation-driven organization.

About the company

Our client is a global technology leader known for developing highly sophisticated equipment used in advanced manufacturing environments. With a culture built on innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, the organization provides engineers the opportunity to solve complex challenges and make a measurable impact on cutting-edge products.

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