Amazon

Hardware Reliability Engineer, Devices Reliability Engineering

Amazon$134K — $185K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in reliability engineering
  • Proven ability to independently resolve reliability problems
  • Experience in reliability of consumer, automotive, or robotic devices
  • Familiarity with various hardware reliability testing methods
  • Proficient in data analytics and statistical analysis techniques
  • Skilled in using quality and reliability tools like DFMEA and Six Sigma

Responsibilities

  • Engage with teams and partners to define product reliability needs
  • Identify and mitigate product risks in design and execution
  • Define comprehensive test methodologies for product reliability
  • Execute hands-on experimental designs for reliability testing
  • Predict failure mechanisms for current and future products
  • Serve as an unbiased evaluator of design risks
  • Drive product improvements through data analysis and recommendations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy
  • Access to mental health services and employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
In this role, as a Hardware Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for the reliability engineering of our new and emerging devices.

The Role:

As a Hardware Reliability Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff and outside partners to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and test. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment. You will be responsible for the test and validation of consumer electronics devices. You should have a good understanding of Reliability statistics/Reliability tests and/or solid understanding of electrical products to influence design for reliability to:

- Identify and validate product risks, including but not limited to electrical system, mechanical system, and work with design teams to mitigate them

- Define test methodology and test coverage to assure product reliability

- Provide hands-on experimental design and execution

- Perform reliability prediction of failure mechanisms on products under development and products in the field

Key job responsibilities

Reliability Engineers are crucial in the creation and use of different assessments for evaluating design risks and proposing mitigation measures. This job serves as an unbiased product evaluator for designs, recommending and communicating product risks and driving improvements with data. This job has influence across all teams, including those responsible for program, product, design, software, procurement, manufacturing, support, and legal. This position's primary responsibility is to ensure that products are safe and reliability for our customers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

- 3+ years of relevant experience.

- Experience with deep diving into reliability problems and resolving them independently.

- Experience in consumer, automotive, or robotics device reliability.

- Experience in component selection and understanding of component reliability.

- Experience with hardware reliability testing such as vibration & shock testing, fatigue testing, electrical stress testing, ESD testing, and thermal stress testing.

- Experience in data analytics and statistical analysis, including lifetime analysis, acceleration factor studies, reliability modeling, and reliability allocation.

- Experience performing DFMEA and using quality and reliability tools such as FMEA, Fishbone, DOEs, and Six Sigma methods to build reliable products.

- Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Reliasoft, Matlab, Minitab, or Python.

- Experience using AI in engineering.

- Reliability program management experience and strong communication skills across writing and presenting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree or PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.

- Experience with failure analysis techniques: electrical debug, cross sectioning, dye and pry, and microscopy.

- Specialized knowledge of consumer, industrial, automotive, robotic, IC, or medical devices reliability standards.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 134,900.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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