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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** The Panther Group
- **Location:** Oxford, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, R (Programming Language), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Reliability Engineering, Software Reliability Testing, Reliability of Systems
- **Published:** June 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.thepanthergrp.com/jb/Senior-Reliability-Engineer-Jobs-in-Oxford-Massachusetts/14137539

## About the Role

* Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant industry experience OR PhD with industrial experience in Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related technical field
 * Experience with reliability engineering for semiconductor devices, electronic components, optoelectronic devices, or other advanced technologies
 * Strong understanding of reliability statistics and lifetime data analysis, including Weibull analysis, reliability modeling, probability distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and uncertainty analysis
 * Experience designing experiments and developing statistical test plans
 * Experience with accelerated life testing and degradation modeling
 * Ability to analyze reliability data using Python, R, MATLAB, or similar statistical software, * Experience with advanced component packaging, materials reliability, and interface reliability
 * Familiarity with failure analysis techniques such as microscopy, SEM, FIB, EDX, or similar analytical methods
 * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex technical findings
 * Experience working in a highly technical manufacturing or product development environment, Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The company is unable to provide visa sponsorship or transfer support for this position.

## Description

A leading technology company focused on advanced component design and manufacturing is seeking a Lead Reliability Engineer to support reliability testing, analysis, and product qualification initiatives.

This role will be responsible for driving reliability engineering efforts for complex, high-performance components and systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in reliability analysis, accelerated life testing, statistical modeling, and failure investigation within a highly technical product development environment., * Develop and execute reliability test strategies, qualification plans, and reliability assessments for advanced components and systems

 * Lead accelerated life testing, stress testing, burn-in testing, and qualification activities
 * Analyze reliability data to evaluate lifetime performance, degradation trends, failure rates, and product risk
 * Apply statistical modeling techniques to support reliability predictions and engineering decisions
 * Identify reliability drivers related to product design, materials, manufacturing processes, and component interfaces
 * Investigate failure mechanisms and perform root cause analysis to improve product performance and reliability
 * Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and product teams to drive continuous improvement
 * Prepare technical reports and communicate data-driven recommendations to internal stakeholders


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