Senior Reliability Design Engineer (Teradyne, San Jose, CA)

Teradyne; California (MO); On-site; USD 156,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne's Memory Test Division seeks a Senior Reliability Design Engineer to drive reliability from concept through release. You will lead DfR activities, collaborate with instrumentation, automation and system design teams, and apply Teradyne's methodologies to reduce risks and improve robustness.

The role requires extensive experience in reliability engineering for electrical/mechanical systems, HALT testing, and reliability modeling with strong communication across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of reliability engineering experience supporting electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Experience leading DFMEA and Design for Reliability initiatives.
• Hands-on HALT and accelerated life testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of reliability prediction, growth, budgeting, and derating techniques.
• Experience performing failure analysis and environmental stress testing.
• Proficiency with reliability and statistical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead DfR activities throughout product development and ensure reliability requirements are included early.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate reliability risks in complex systems.
• Develop and execute reliability test strategies (HALT, environmental stress) to validate robustness.
• Apply reliability modeling, growth, and derating methods to improve product maturity.
• Perform failure analysis and root-cause investigations to improve quality.
• Collaborate with design teams to evaluate new technologies and support releases.

Skills

DfR leadership

Reliability modeling

HALT testing

Failure analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Reliability/Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Weibull++

BlockSim

Alta

Ansys Sherlock

Ansys Mechanical

Job description

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne (http://www.teradyne.com/) companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and drives excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought across our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects their individual strengths, viewpoints, and experiences. We believe our differences make us a stronger team, enabling us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional results.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne's Memory Test Division is seeking a Senior Reliability Design Engineer to help develop next-generation semiconductor test systems by driving reliability into products from concept through qualification and release. In this role, you will partner with instrumentation, automation, and system design teams to apply Teradyne's Design for Reliability (DfR) methodology, evaluate new technologies, reduce reliability risks, and improve product robustness throughout the development lifecycle.

• Lead Design for Reliability (DfR) activities throughout product development, ensuring reliability requirements are incorporated early in the design process
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to identify, assess, and mitigate reliability risks for complex electrical and electromechanical systems
• Develop and execute reliability test strategies, including HALT, environmental stress testing, and accelerated life testing to validate product robustness
• Apply reliability modeling, prediction, growth, and derating methods to improve system performance and product maturity
• Perform failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective action activities to improve product reliability and quality
• Collaborate with design teams to evaluate new technologies, influence design decisions, and support reliable product releases

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion for innovation, technical excellence, and customer success. If you're excited about solving complex reliability challenges and influencing product architecture, we encourage you to take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of reliability engineering experience supporting the design of electrical and electromechanical systems
• Experience leading or facilitating Design FMEA (DFMEA) activities and Design for Reliability initiatives
• Hands-on experience with Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and accelerated life testing methodologies
• Knowledge of reliability prediction, reliability growth, reliability budgeting, and component derating techniques
• Experience performing failure analysis, root cause investigations, and environmental stress testing
• Proficiency with reliability and statistical analysis tools such as Weibull++, BlockSim, Alta, or similar platforms
• Experience using engineering simulation and analysis tools, including Ansys Sherlock and Ansys Mechanical
• Working knowledge of electronic test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across cross-functional teams

Preferred

• PhD in Reliability Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or semiconductor test systems
• Experience with fault-tolerant architectures, redundancy analysis, and predictive maintenance methodologies
• Experience designing reliability test fixtures and developing test procedures

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $155,500 - $248,900. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es)