Reliability Engineer in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City

The Role

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.

Main Duties

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Location

Aberdeen. Flexible and hybrid working is available, and applications are welcome from candidates in the Glasgow/Edinburgh area, as the role may be based in Edinburgh with occasional travel to Aberdeen.