Job Description milReliability Engineer – Electronicsn This role can be based in Milton Keynes or Great Yarmouth, or home based with willingness travel to one of these sites Travel: Occasional UK and international travel Security Clearance: SC clearance, or eligibility to obtain The Opportunityn We are looking for an experienced Reliability Engineer to take ownership of reliability activities for advanced hybrid electronic systems operating in extreme, high-temperature environments. n The role will focus on proving and improving the reliability of high-temperature electronics , identifying potential failure mechanisms and working with engineering teams to reduce risk and improve product performance throughout the product lifecycle. n You will work closely with electrical, mechanical, materials, manufacturing and quality engineers , supporting the development of products used in demanding industries including aerospace, defence and oil & gas . n This is a technically hands-on role combining reliability engineering, failure analysis, materials, electronics and thermal management . Key ResponsibilitiesReliability Analysis & Testingn n n Develop and execute reliability test plans for high-temperature electronic hybrid designs. n n Conduct stress analysis, life testing and failure mode analysis. n n Plan and support Accelerated Life Testing (ALT) and Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) . n n Investigate failure mechanisms including thermal fatigue, electromigration and oxidation. n n Analyse test results and identify opportunities to improve product reliability. n n Work with laboratory and test teams using thermal chambers and specialist reliability test equipment. n Design for Reliabilityn n n Work with engineering teams to build reliability into products from specification and design through to production. n n Lead or contribute to DFMEA, FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) activities. n n Provide reliability input at key product development and design reviews. n n Recommend design changes to improve reliability and reduce product risk. n n Act as a technical authority on reliability matters within the business. n Materials & Componentsn n n Support the qualification of materials and components for extreme environments. n n Assess and recommend suitable ceramics, adhesives, alloys and electronic components. n n Support material trials, testing and requalification activities. n n Contribute to component and material obsolescence management. n Data Analysis & Reportingn n n Analyse reliability and test data to identify trends and failure patterns. n n Apply reliability prediction and statistical techniques, including Arrhenius and Weibull analysis . n n Produce technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. n n Present reliability findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and customers. n n Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for improving product reliability. n Standards & Compliancen n n Ensure reliability activities comply with relevant industry and customer standards, including applicable MIL-STD requirements. n n Maintain knowledge of reliability testing standards, methods and emerging technologies. n n Research new reliability methodologies and identify opportunities to improve testing and product assurance. n Collaboration & Continuous Improvementn n n Work closely with design, manufacturing and quality teams to resolve reliability issues. n n Collaborate with suppliers, external laboratories and technical partners where required. n n Participate in technical reviews and continuous improvement programmes. n n Lead reliability improvement activities using structured problem-solving and methodologies such as Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma . n About Youn We are looking for an experienced reliability professional with a strong background in high-reliability electronics and/or harsh-environment applications . n You will ideally have: n n n A degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline . n n Significant experience in reliability engineering, ideally within high-reliability electronics. n n Strong hands-on experience with reliability testing, failure analysis and reliability data. n n Experience working with electronics manufacturing and thermal management. n n Knowledge of high-temperature semiconductor technologies such as SiC and GaN . n n Experience with hybrid electronic technologies such as LTCC, HTCC and Thick Film , as well as conventional PCBs. n n Experience with harsh-environment electronics such as downhole electronics, avionics or optoelectronics . n n Understanding of failure analysis techniques including SEM, X-ray and electrical testing . n n Experience with HALT, HASS, FMEA and FTA . n n Experience using reliability prediction techniques such as
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