Reliability Engineer

The Electronic Engineering department is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Reliability Engineer to join the team. The successful applicant will work primarily within the Electronics R&D team to address product reliability challenges and qualify materials and electronic components for high-reliability applications., * Track, review and investigate product and component reliability issues; report on findings and suggest improvements.

• Work with engineering, production and quality assurance to assess internal and external reliability issues.
• Carry out critical component reviews to identify obsolescence or lead-time risks.
• Implement appropriate electronic component qualification to address design or manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain clear documentation of component test and reliability issues so that risks are communicated and addressed.
• Develop a knowledge of the company’s high-reliability design and manufacturing techniques.
• Maintain an understanding of electronic component and PCB manufacturing methods, failure mechanisms and analysis techniques to assess and extend operating lifetimes.
• Support PCB manufacturing and reliability improvements through testing of electronics and materials, working with internal engineers and external suppliers.

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience in electronic design or test
• Good verbal and written communication skills for technical reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with standard computer applications

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of electronic component packaging and test
• Knowledge of accelerated and life testing methods and analysis
• Experience with high-temperature electronics
• Experience with component failure mechanisms and investigation
• Experience of database development and usage
• Ability to travel occasionally

• Culture that promotes teamwork and empowers individuals to make a difference
• Challenging role with on-the-job training and career progression
• Further education opportunities
• 33 days’ holiday with long-service awards
• Company pension contributions
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Cycle to Work and EV lease schemes