Onsite Reliability Engineer - PCBA & Hardware Validation

Intellectt Inc; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. is seeking a Reliability Engineer for a 12-month on-site contract in Milpitas, CA. The role focuses on electronics manufacturing, PCBA, hardware validation, and product qualification with root cause investigation.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience, strong knowledge of SMT/through-hole assembly, RCFA methods, and the ability to collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience in PCBA design and reliability engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electronics components, PCB construction and layout, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform reliability engineering activities for electronic products, PCBA, and electromechanical components.
• Develop and execute environmental, thermal, mechanical, and accelerated reliability testing.
• Investigate PCBA failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Apply FMEA, RCA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Evaluate components, PCB layouts, solder joints, connectors, and packaging.
• Support product qualification, hardware validation, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Analyze reliability data and interpret statistical results to identify trends and failure mechanisms.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and test reports.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, test procedures, investigation reports, and controlled records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, quality, and testing.
• Manage multiple investigations and qualification activities while maintaining priorities and documentation accuracy.

Skills

Reliability engineering

PCBA

Hardware validation

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical analysis

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Intellectt Inc. is seeking a Reliability Engineer for a 12-month on-site contract in Milpitas, CA. The role focuses on electronics manufacturing, PCBA, hardware validation, and product qualification with root cause investigation.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience, strong knowledge of SMT/through-hole assembly, RCFA methods, and the ability to collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.