Reliability Test Engineer

Job#: 3037887

Job Description:

Systems Engineer - Systems Engineer II

Location:

Redmond, Washington (Onsite)

COMPENSATION: $54 - $64 HOURLY

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Reliability Test Engineer to join a team focused on building the next generation of optical interconnect systems. In this role, you will plan and execute environmental and reliability tests on optical systems, components, and subsystems to ensure hardware meets qualification and lifetime requirements. You will work with design, reliability, manufacturing, and quality teams to conduct testing, analyze results, and drive design improvements.

Key Responsibilities

* Plan and work with lab teams to execute environmental and reliability tests such as thermal cycling, HALT/HASS, vibration, and life testing on opto-mechanical assemblies and components.

* Operate environmental test equipment, including thermal chambers, vibration systems, and HALT/HASS platforms.

* Perform statistical reliability analysis, including Weibull, acceleration modeling, and degradation analysis, to characterize failure distributions and support lifetime predictions.

* Investigate test and screening failures across optical, mechanical, and electrical domains to identify failure modes, mechanisms, and root causes.

* Support failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and root cause analysis (RCA) activities.

* Support the implementation of Design for Reliability (DfR) principles by providing test data and reliability risk assessments.

* Document test procedures, results, and failure analysis reports with clear, actionable conclusions.

* Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to define and refine reliability screening and acceptance criteria.

* Contribute to the continuous improvement of test processes, fixturing, and data collection methods.

* Communicate test findings and recommendations to engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, physics, or a similar field.

Experience:

Experience with analytical methodologies associated with materials/failure analysis and experience conducting statistical data analysis.

Technical

Skills:

Hands-on experience with environmental test equipment such as thermal chambers, HALT/HASS systems, or vibration tables.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with PCBA-level testing, inspection, and failure analysis.

* Proficiency with reliability analysis methods and tools (e.g., Weibull analysis, Weibull++, Relia Soft, Minitab, JMP).

* Familiarity with reliability and qualification standards (e.g., Telcordia GR-468, MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, JEDEC).

* Experience with data analysis or test automation scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).

* Experience with optics, opto-electronics, or optical communication systems.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources,…