Reliability Engineer – Semiconductors & Test Lab

Michael Page; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a hands-on Reliability Test & Failure Analysis Engineer to validate the performance and robustness of complex electro-mechanical semiconductor equipment in Peabody, MA. You will lead reliability testing, root cause investigations, and lab asset ownership, collaborating across hardware, software, quality, and product teams to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering and 3+ years of reliability-related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering, failure analysis, testing, or electrical/mechanical design.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment, robotics, automation systems, or other complex electro-mechanical products.
• Strong troubleshooting 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and performance validation.
• Act as the technical owner for reliability test stands, lab equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
• Define testing equipment requirements and configurations to support engineering objectives.
• Maintain hardware, software, instrumentation, and documentation for testing systems.
• Manage preventative maintenance, upgrades, calibration, and replacement strategies.
• Troubleshoot test failures, instrumentation issues, and data acquisition challenges.
• Partner with hardware, software, quality, and product engineering teams to improve test methodologies.
• Develop and execute environmental, functional, and reliability testing programs.
• Design and build test fixtures and bench-top validation setups.
• Conduct detailed failure analysis investigations on electro-mechanical systems and components.
• Analyze product failures and data to identify root causes.
• Validate corrective and preventative actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Generate detailed technical reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Identify potential failure modes and reliability risks prior to product release.
• Support DFMEA activities and recommend design improvements.
• Oversee laboratory test assets and coordinate testing schedules across teams.
• Perform reliability risk assessments and support product qualification efforts.
• Ensure testing and failure analysis documentation remains compliant.

Skills

Failure Analysis

Root Cause Investigation

Reliability Engineering

Test Engineering

DFMEA / FMEA

LabVIEW

Data Acquisition

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Semiconductor Equipment

Robotics & Automation

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a hands-on Reliability Test & Failure Analysis Engineer to validate the performance and robustness of complex electro-mechanical semiconductor equipment in Peabody, MA. You will lead reliability testing, root cause investigations, and lab asset ownership, collaborating across hardware, software, quality, and product teams to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering and 3+ years of reliability-related