Reliability Engineer

Job Title: Reliability Engineer
📍 Location: Austin, TX (Onsite) 💼 Type: Contract (C2C / W2) 🛂 Visa: Open to USC, GC, and H1B on C2C 📌 Job Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled Reliability Engineer to join our client's hardware engineering team in Austin, TX. This position is focused on testing, analyzing, and validating new technologies and components across consumer electronic products. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in mechanical stress testing, failure analysis, and the development of new test methodologies to ensure product durability and lifecycle performance. 🎯 Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute reliability tests such as mechanical stress, shock, drop, and vibration testing in line with industry standards (JEDEC, ASTM, IEEE).
• Analyze failure modes, identify root causes using tools like X-ray, SEM/EDS, FTIR, XPS, and propose corrective actions.
• Use DOE (Design of Experiments) and FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) techniques to validate and improve product designs.
• Write and present detailed test reports, risk assessments, and engineering summaries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to influence design improvements for reliability.
• Develop new test procedures, specifications, and testing infrastructure as needed.
• Support product validation cycles, reliability reviews, and maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Minimal travel (less than 5%) for equipment walkthroughs or external lab collaboration.

✅ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering or product validation, preferably in consumer electronics or hardware.
• Hands-on experience in environmental, mechanical, or lifecycle reliability testing.
• Proficiency with failure analysis tools (Optical Microscopy, SEM/EDS, FTIR, etc.)
• Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies and materials behavior under stress.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and data-driven test methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

🔍 Nice to Have:

• Experience working with consumer electronics or mobile devices.
• Familiarity with thermal, humidity, or climatic chamber testing.
• Background in design verification or R&D environments.

📨 To Apply: Please share your updated resume and availability with: 📧 vikash.sahu@bluethinkinc.com 📞 +1 551-303-3008