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Contract Reliability Engineer Jobs in California

Apar Technologies

Reliability Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$126.50K - $159.20K/yr

Cupertino, CA Job Type: Full Time / Contract Job Summary: The candidate will work with innovative Reliability Engineering team in hardware development group. The engineer will be responsible for ...

CalPortland

Reliability Engineer

Oro Grande, CA

$95K - $115K/yr

Experience working with a union contract * Understanding of state labor laws related to wage and hour * Maintenance or Reliability Engineering experience preferred Conditions of Employment Successful ...

CalPortland

Reliability Engineer

Oro Grande, CA · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Experience working with a union contract * Understanding of state labor laws related to wage and hour * Maintenance or Reliability Engineering experience preferred Conditions of Employment Successful ...

CalPortland

Reliability Engineer

Oro Grande, CA

$95K - $115K/yr

Experience working with a union contract * Understanding of state labor laws related to wage and hour * Maintenance or Reliability Engineering experience preferred Conditions of Employment Successful ...

Arctiq, Inc.

Site Reliability Engineer

San Diego, CA · Remote

$60.50 - $80.50/hr

The Site Reliability Engineer will focus on the execution and maintenance of reliability ... This is a remote, contract opportunity for a project Arctiq is delivering for a client. Candidates ...

Synectics Inc

Reliability Engineer

Milpitas, CA

$66.51 - $76.01/hr

Reliability best practices * Failure physics, mechanical/electrical engineering, materials science ... both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on ...

Arctiq, Inc.

Site Reliability Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$60.50 - $80.50/hr

The Site Reliability Engineer will focus on the execution and maintenance of reliability ... This is a remote, contract opportunity for a project Arctiq is delivering for a client. Candidates ...

Superbeo

Hardware Reliability Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$108.80K - $137K/yr

San Diego, CA Job Duration: 3 Months, Contract to Hire Job Summary: * The Hardware Reliability Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our efforts in ensuring and improving ...

Ōura

Hardware Reliability Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$108.80K - $137K/yr

Setup, coordinate and review reliability testing activities with contract manufacturers and ... Partner with hardware, firmware, test engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure reliability ...

Arctiq, Inc.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

San Diego, CA · Remote

$60.50 - $80.50/hr

The Senior Site Reliability Engineer is a technical leader responsible for architecting the ... Executive Presence This is a remote, contract opportunity for a project Arctiq is delivering for a ...

Arctiq, Inc.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$60.50 - $80.50/hr

The Senior Site Reliability Engineer is a technical leader responsible for architecting the ... Executive Presence This is a remote, contract opportunity for a project Arctiq is delivering for a ...

SolveIT Services Inc

SRE Engineer with Kafka

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$61.25 - $81.25/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (Kafka, AWS, Terraform) Irvine, CA (Hybrid) Long-Term Contract Client is seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (Kafka, AWS, Terraform) for a full-time, hybrid ...

Form Energy

Staff Reliability Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$147.96K - $184.97K/yr

We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of ... Role Description Form Energy is hiring a Staff Reliability Engineer to improve the reliability and ...

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A Contract Reliability Engineer is a professional hired on a temporary or project basis to ensure the reliability, availability, and maintainability of systems, equipment, or processes. They analyze failure data, perform root cause analysis, and implement strategies to improve system performance. This role often involves collaborating with maintenance teams, design engineers, and operations personnel to optimize asset life and reduce downtime. Contract roles may vary in duration and scope, depending on the project's needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Reliability Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Reliability Engineer, you need a strong background in reliability engineering principles, statistical analysis, and mechanical or electrical systems, often supported by an engineering degree and relevant project experience. Familiarity with reliability software (such as Weibull analysis tools), FMEA, and certifications like Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) are highly valued. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and project management skills are important for collaborating with cross-functional teams and clearly conveying technical findings. These abilities are essential for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and delivering measurable value to clients on a contractual basis.

What are the typical projects or responsibilities for a Contract Reliability Engineer?

As a Contract Reliability Engineer, your responsibilities usually revolve around conducting reliability assessments, analyzing failure data, and implementing preventative maintenance strategies for client equipment or systems. You might be tasked with performing root cause analysis, recommending design improvements, and supporting maintenance teams in optimizing asset performance. Projects can vary widely by industry but often involve collaborating with operations, quality, and engineering teams to identify reliability risks and drive continuous improvement. This dynamic role provides the opportunity to work on diverse assignments, enhance problem-solving skills, and make a tangible impact on client operations.
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Reliability Engineer

Apar Technologies

Cupertino, CA • On-site

$126.50K - $159.20K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Title: Reliability Engineer 

Location: Cupertino, CA

Job Type: Full Time / Contract

Job Summary:

The candidate will work with innovative Reliability Engineering team in hardware development group. The engineer will be responsible for leading and executing reliability tests on new devices and supplier technologies, development of new test procedures to quantify the reliability of a design, and failure analysis resulting from these tests.

Key Qualifications:

  • Experience performing reliability testing including Mechanical Stress Tests, Shock/Drop/Vibration Testing, Environmental Testing
  • Knowledge of industry test Standards (JEDEC, ASTM, IEEE)
  • Application of DOE (design of Experiments)
  • Application of FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
  • Ability to complete tests and resolve problems in an unattended manner
  • Dynamic and “can do” attitude with a desire to work with a great team and product
  • Flexibility and adaptability to accept new tasks
  • Failure Analysis analytical techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-Ray, SEM/EDS, FTIR, XPS etc)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Exceptional problem solving abilities
  • Ability to use fundamental failure analysis methodology to derive a root cause of failure
  • Solid understanding of mechanical assemblies

Description:

  • Preparing concise and detailed test plans and test reports
  • Statistical data analysis to provide risk assessments of a design
  • Prioritizing and completing tasks to meet deadlines
  • Providing design input to improve product reliability when necessary
  • Interacting with a wide variety of individuals and teams to communicate results
  • Researching a technology to determine possible failure modes
  • Development of new reliability tests procedures and specifications

Education:

  • Engineering degree and 3+ years of experience in a related field or industry required
  • Consumer electronics experience is preferred
  • BS or MS in Materials Science, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering or an equivalent field desired