> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/578572-reliability-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/578572-reliability-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Reliability Engineer - **Company:** VALLEY CONCEPTS L.L.C. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $108,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e64aff6668fe1e23 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Test analysis?, You are someone who is enthusiastic about matcha, obsessed with innovation, and loves being a part of a dynamic team. * Enthusiastic about matcha. The world of matcha is huge, so you should be curious about its benefits, flavor profiles, and methods of preparation. * Detail Oriented. Take pride in your craft and ensure Vale's products are consistent, repeatable, and of the highest quality. * Versatile. Bringing matcha to a billion people is dynamic work! You should be comfortable sharing your expertise in one area, but capable of owning something new in another. * A bar raiser with proven experience. You don't just meet the standard - you raise it. You bring deep, hands-on expertise that elevates everyone around you and sets a new benchmark for what great looks like. * Excited to be a part of a growing team. Vale is a growing company and we want you to grow with us. * A quality champion. You measure success in the meantime between failures and delights in designing products that work flawlessly for years. You think in failure modes., * Legally authorized to work in the United States * 5+ years of reliability engineering experience in hardware product development * Experience with HALT/HASS, ALT, and reliability growth testing * Proficiency in FMEA, FTA, and reliability modeling tools (ReliaSoft, Isograph, or similar) * Strong statistical background with experience analyzing failure data (Weibull analysis) * Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) a plus ## Description As a Reliability Engineer, you will ensure Vale's hardware products meet their reliability, durability, and safety targets throughout the product lifecycle. * Define reliability requirements and targets for Vale's hardware products * Develop and lead reliability test programs including HALT, HASS, and accelerated life testing * Conduct FMEA, fault tree analysis, and reliability modeling across hardware systems * Analyze field data and in-lab test results to identify failure modes and drive corrective actions * Collaborate with design teams to implement reliability improvements early in the development cycle * Maintain reliability databases and reporting systems for field performance tracking * Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for deployed hardware ## Related Videos - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [Staying Safe in the AI Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/521-staying-safe-in-the-ai-future) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Leading with Reliability: Applying SRE Principles to Build Stronger Engineering Organizations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100185-leading-with-reliability-applying-sre-principles-to-build-stronger-engineering-organizations) - [Designing UX for SRE Agents in High-Stakes Incidents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100003-designing-ux-for-sre-agents-in-high-stakes-incidents) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Trustworthy AI Starts at Deployment: 5 Checks Before You Ship](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/753-trustworthy-ai-starts-at-deployment-5-checks-before-you-ship) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)