Reliability Technician

Title: Sr Reliability Technician

Location: On-site at San Jose, CA

Duration: 6 Months with possibilities of extension

Open to non-local candidates willing to relocate at their own expense

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Developing and/or executing experiment/test plans regarding product performance and reliability

• Optimising and/or maintaining tools and equipment in accordance with the needs of product development and testing

• Utilising manual dexterity to prepare and/or build specimens and device prototypes for testing

• Interfacing with the broader S&T organisation and business to generate and/or characterise specimens, to interpret or expand test results, and more

• Recording, logging and reporting out on observations and test data, and presenting associated conclusions and next steps to customers/stakeholders

• Working with others to identify needs and procure items, including samples, consumables, new test fixtures or equipment, etc.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

• Typically 40 hours per week

• 7 AM-4 PM or 8 AM-5 PM Monday through Friday

• Overtime may be required on certain occasions for critical workstreams

Education and Experience (minimum required for consideration - this is REQUIRED):

• A.A.S. / Two-Year Degree in Mechanical Technology or related field of study

Required Skills (These are skills that candidates MUST possess)

• Mechanical aptitude in working with small powered and/or non-powered hand tools, as well as larger test/metrology equipment

• Tear-down and post-mortem characterisation experience, including practical use of optical and SEM microscopy.

• Experience working with glove-box and clean-room settings.

• Basic computer and data analysis/archiving skills, including familiarity with programs such as Microsoft Office, web-based work request systems, etc.

• The ability to maintain an accurate and thorough record of activities performed, including via a laboratory notebook

Desired Skills (These are skills that would be nice for candidates to possess)

• Knowledge of mobile electronics construction, assembly and repair techniques, especially as pertains to mobile phones, tablets and PCs

• Exposure to general materials science concepts, including stress/strain behaviour, fracture mechanics, etc.

• Familiarity with and/or experience in conducting strain gaging, digital image correlation and/or other contact or non-contact stress analysis techniques

Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership)

• Ability to work well in a team environment composed of various levels, functions and disciplines

• Ability to clearly communicate progress and results of work, as well as any problems, needs or roadblocks which are impeding progress towards objectives

• A focus on fostering a positive work environment and valuing safety, diversity and the individual

Interview process: 1st round interview via Teams with manager and engineer; 2nd round interview with other team members