Reliability Engineer - Failure Analysis - Peabody, MA

Job Title

Build and shape a growing Reliability & Failure Analysis Lab

Job Description

Develop, design, and execute reliability test methods, procedures, and validation plans for new and existing products. Take ownership of assigned products and test platforms to ensure ongoing functionality, reliability, and performance validation throughout development. Act as the technical owner for reliability test stands, lab equipment, and supporting infrastructure. Define testing equipment requirements, capabilities, and configurations to support engineering objectives. Maintain hardware, software, instrumentation, and documentation associated with testing systems. Manage preventative maintenance schedules, upgrades, calibration activities, and future equipment replacement strategies. Troubleshoot test failures, instrumentation issues, and data acquisition challenges. Partner with hardware, software, quality, and product engineering teams to continuously improve test methodologies. Develop and execute environmental, functional, and reliability testing programs. Design and build test fixtures and bench-top validation setups as required. Conduct detailed failure analysis investigations on electro-mechanical systems and components. Analyze product failures, diagnostics, logs, and performance data to identify root causes. Validate corrective and preventative actions to eliminate recurring issues. Generate detailed technical reports documenting findings, root causes, and recommendations. Identify potential failure modes and reliability risks prior to product release. Support DFMEA activities and recommend design improvements during product development. Oversee laboratory test assets including environmental chambers, vibration systems, test stands, and analysis equipment. Coordinate testing schedules and resource utilization across multiple engineering teams. Perform reliability risk assessments and support product qualification efforts. Ensure all testing, calibration, and failure analysis documentation remains accurate and compliant.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related discipline. Minimum 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering, failure analysis, testing, or electrical/mechanical design. Experience working with semiconductor equipment, robotics, automation systems, or other complex electro-mechanical products. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause investigation skills. Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Excellent communication and technical reporting abilities. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Comfortable operating in a hands-on laboratory and testing environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to build and influence reliability strategies for next-generation technology. High level of ownership across testing, failure analysis, and laboratory operations. Exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor and automation technologies. Strong career growth potential within a growing engineering organization. Collaborative environment with direct exposure to product, hardware, software, and quality leadership teams.

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Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Maintenance, Reliability

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Peabody

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Taylor Rankin

Job Reference: JN-082026-7092759