Reliability Engineer - Mechanical Focus

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO and flexible hours

Remote work tools and resources

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Reliability Engineer with a solid background in mechanical systems to join a completely remote engineering team. You will develop reliability testing protocols, analyze failure data, and collaborate with design and manufacturing to enhance product longevity.

The role offers remote work with flexible hours, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development in reliability engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of reliability engineering experience for mechanical systems.
• Proficient in ReliaSoft and Minitab for statistical analysis.
• Experience with failure analysis techniques and physics of failure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute reliability testing plans for mechanical components and systems.
• Perform failure analysis on returned products and test samples.
• Use statistics and reliability models to predict lifetime and assess risks.
• Collaborate with design engineers to embed reliability in product development (DfR).
• Define and track reliability metrics (MTBF, FIT) and report performance.
• Contribute to reliability standards and best practices within the organization.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Statistical analysis

DFR (Design for Reliability)

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ReliaSoft

Minitab

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Reliability Engineer with a strong background in mechanical systems to join their completely remote engineering team. This role is crucial for ensuring the long-term durability, robustness, and performance of our client's products. You will be responsible for developing and implementing reliability testing protocols, analyzing failure data, and working proactively with design and manufacturing teams to enhance product longevity. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute significantly to product quality and customer satisfaction from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive reliability testing plans and methodologies for mechanical components and systems.
• Perform failure analysis (FA) on returned products and test samples, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Utilize statistical methods and reliability modeling tools to predict product lifetime and assess risks.
• Collaborate closely with design engineers to integrate reliability considerations into the product development process (Design for Reliability - DfR).
• Define and track key reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, FIT rates) and report on product reliability performance.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of reliability standards and best practices within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering , Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product reliability engineering, with a focus on mechanical systems .
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and reliability software (e.g., ReliaSoft, Minitab).
• Experience with various failure analysis techniques and equipment.
• Strong understanding of physics of failure principles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote , collaborative environment.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in reliability engineering.
• Access to state-of-the-art remote work tools and resources.
• The chance to significantly impact product quality and customer trust.
• A supportive and empowering remote work culture that values expertise and autonomy.