Staff Reliability Engineer
Location
San Jose, CA
Level
Staff / Principal
Department
MedTech
Type
Salary
$150,000 - $180,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-06-09
Responsibilities
- Lead system-level reliability strategy and testing for electromechanical medical devices.
- Apply advanced reliability engineering tools and methodologies for data-based design decisions.
- Define reliability requirements and devise test protocols for new product introductions.
- Design and execute reliability test protocols for various subsystems.
- Collaborate with R&D and Systems Engineering to ensure design requirements and risk management are linked.
- Analyze field data and trends to support product improvements and risk mitigation.
- Develop and implement reliability testing infrastructure and mentor engineers in best practices.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (Biomedical/Electrical/Mechanical).
- 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry with reliability expertise.
- Background in Capital Equipment and complex electromechanical devices.
- Experience with Accelerated Life Testing and reliability verification strategies.
- Proficiency in automated testing frameworks using Python and C++.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- ASQ CQE or CRE certification preferred.
