Reliability Engineer

API Microwave; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

API Microwave is seeking a Reliability Analyst to develop and execute reliability test plans for high-temperature electronic hybrids. You will conduct stress testing, life testing, and failure mode analyses to improve robustness across the product line.

Responsibilities include ALT/HALT testing, reliability modelling (Arrhenius/Weibull), DFMEA collaboration, and delivering clear reports for senior leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in reliability testing for electronic hybrids and high-temperature environments.
• Ability to perform life testing, stress analysis and failure mode analysis.
• Familiarity with reliability prediction models (Arrhenius, Weibull) and ALT/HALT testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute reliability test plans for high-temperature electronic hybrids.
• Identify failure mechanisms and propose design improvements.
• Collaborate with design teams through DFMEA and product development reviews.
• Conduct ALT/HALT to predict product lifespan and robustness.
• Analyse test data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

Reliability Analysis and TestingDevelop and execute reliability test plans for high-temperature electronic hybrid designs.Conduct stress analysis, life testing, and failure mode analysis for hybrid designs and individual components subjected to high temperatures.Perform accelerated life testing (ALT) and Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) to predict product lifespan and robustness.Identify failure mechanisms (e.g., thermal fatigue, electromigration, oxidation) and propose design improvements.Design for ReliabilityCollaborate with design teams to ensure hybrids are designed for high-temperature operation from specification through to continuous production.Implement Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) for electronic hybrids.Contribute to key stage product development reviews both internally and with customers.Materials and ComponentsWork with suppliers to qualify materials and components for extreme conditions.Recommend materials (e.g., ceramics, adhesives, alloys) and components (active and passive) suitable for high-temperature environments.Support activities related to the management of obsolescence such as material trials and requalification.Analysis, Ownership, and ReportingAnalyse test data to identify trends and improve product reliability.Develop reports and presentations for internal teams and external stakeholders to document reliability findings.Act as a trusted adviser for reliability topics to key stakeholders, including senior and executive leadership.Use reliability prediction models (e.g., Arrhenius model, Weibull analysis) to estimate product lifetimes.Compliance and StandardsUnderstand and ensure compliance with industry (e.g., MIL-STDs) and customer specific standards.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of reliability testing standards and methods.Research and report out on new standards and methodologies that aid in the improvement of product reliability.CollaborationWork closely with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to address reliability issues.Participate in technical reviews and provide input on design improvements to enhance product reliability.Participate in and lead, where appropriate, continuous improvement activities.Work with external suppliers and partners to conduct testing, analysis, and research where required.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Third-Party RecruitersPlease note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [e-mail].