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Freelance Mechanical Reliability Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

IPG Photonics

Reliability Engineer

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$106.30K - $133.80K/yr

Mechanical stability * UV optical lifetime * Nonlinear conversion efficiency stability * Conduct ... Six Sigma or Reliability Engineering certification (CRE). Key Competencies * Analytical thinking ...

Waters Corporation

Reliability Engineer II

Milford, MA · On-site

$112.40K - $141.50K/yr

The Reliability Engineering (REL) Team is responsible for ensuring robustness and longevity of our ... Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial. * Minimum of 3 years of experience preferably working on ...

Waters Corporation

Reliability Engineer II

Milford, MA · On-site

$112.40K - $141.50K/yr

The Reliability Engineering (REL) Team is responsible for ensuring robustness and longevity of our ... Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial. * Minimum of 3 years of experience preferably working on ...

Waters Corporation

Reliability Engineer II

Milford, MA

$112.40K - $141.50K/yr

The Reliability Engineering (REL) Team is responsible for ensuring robustness and longevity of our ... Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial. * Minimum of 3 years of experience preferably working on ...

IPG Photonics

Reliability Engineer

Marlborough, MA

$106.30K - $133.80K/yr

Job Summary The Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring the long-term performance ... Mechanical stability * UV optical lifetime * Nonlinear conversion efficiency stability * Conduct ...

C&W Services

Reliability Engineer

North Andover, MA

$103.50K - $130.30K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering or other related engineering OR 2+ years of experience. * 5+ years of experience as a ...

Vicor Corporation

Reliability Engineer

Andover, MA

$80K - $110K/yr

In this role, the Reliability Engineer will focus on ongoing reliability programming and ... BSEE, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science. * Minimum of 3-5 years related ...

Vicor Corporation

Reliability Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

In this role, the Reliability Engineer will focus on ongoing reliability programming and ... BSEE, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science. * Minimum of 3-5 years related ...

Vicor Corporation

Reliability Engineer

Andover, MA

$80K - $110K/yr

In this role, the Reliability Engineer will focus on ongoing reliability programming and ... BSEE, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science. * Minimum of 3-5 years related ...

Shield AI

Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer

Boston, MA

$158.54K - $237.81K/yr

Degrees in Mechanical OR Reliability Engineering also are acceptable. * Familiarity with electronics (PCBs, PCBAs, electronic components) and moving mechanical assemblies. * Team-player with clear ...

Shield AI

Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$111.40K - $140.10K/yr

Degrees in Mechanical OR Reliability Engineering also are acceptable. * Familiarity with electronics (PCBs, PCBAs, electronic components) and moving mechanical assemblies. * Team-player with clear ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance mechanical reliability engineer in Boston, MA is $113,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,100.00 and $128,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Mechanical Reliability Engineer vs Mechanical Maintenance Engineer?

AspectFreelance Mechanical Reliability EngineerMechanical Maintenance Engineer
CredentialsRelevant engineering degrees, certifications in reliability or maintenanceTechnical diploma or associate degree, certifications in maintenance
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often remote or on-site at various locationsOn-site at manufacturing or industrial facilities, regular shifts
Employer & IndustryClients across industries like oil & gas, manufacturing, energy; self-employed or consulting firmsManufacturing plants, factories, industrial facilities

Freelance Mechanical Reliability Engineers focus on analyzing and improving equipment reliability on a contract basis, often working across multiple projects and industries. Mechanical Maintenance Engineers handle routine and preventive maintenance tasks on-site to ensure equipment operates smoothly. While both roles require technical expertise, the freelance reliability engineer emphasizes analysis and optimization, whereas the maintenance engineer concentrates on day-to-day repairs and upkeep.

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Physics AI - Thermal-Mechanical Reliability

Physics AI - Thermal-Mechanical Reliability

Flexcompute Inc.

Watertown, MA

$96.30K - $128.30K/yr

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Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Flexcompute is a cutting-edge technology startup that specializes in ultra-fast simulation technology. Our products are utilized by companies in designing and optimizing technology products, with applications ranging from designing airplanes and cars to wind turbines and quantum computing chips. Our customer base includes both household names and startups in emerging industries. Our company was founded by world-renowned leaders in simulation technology from Stanford University and MIT. Backed by top VC firms, we are poised to disrupt the billion-dollar engineering simulation industry with our fast-growing trajectory

Our core technology features the world's fastest GPU solvers, capable of delivering orders-of-magnitude speedups over traditional tools. By integrating these solvers with our Physics AI Foundation Models, we enable engineers to explore design spaces that were previously computationally inaccessible. At Flexcompute, we don't just make simulations faster; we make the "impossible" solvable, helping our partners tackle the most critical challenges in 3D-IC design, aerospace, and beyond.

Flexcompute is seeking a visionary technical leader to head our new division focused on 3D-IC Thermal-Mechanical Reliability. In this role, you will be the primary architect of how we apply our world's fastest GPU solvers and Physics AI Foundation Models to the semiconductor industry's most critical bottleneck: the structural and thermal integrity of advanced packaging.

You will lead the strategy for solving high-stakes issues such as warpage, CTE mismatch, and thermal-induced stress in 3D-ICs and chiplet architectures. You aren't just using tools; you are defining the future of how AI and high-performance computing (HPC) converge to make 3D chips viable at scale.

Requirements

  • Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field with a deep specialization in computational multi-physics.
  • Subject Matter Authority: Recognized expertise in 3D-IC reliability, with a profound understanding of the mechanics of warpage, interfacial delamination, and thermal-mechanical coupling in heterogeneous integration.
  • AI/Simulation Fluent: A strong perspective on the role of GPU acceleration and Machine Learning in scientific computing.
  • Industry Track Record: 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor or microelectronics industry, having led technical projects that directly impacted product reliability or time-to-market.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Own the technical roadmap for the thermal-mechanical domain. Define how our Physics AI accelerates traditional FEA/multi-physics workflows to provide real-time reliability insights.
  • Architectural Innovation: Design end-to-end simulation workflows that address complex 3D-IC challenges, including through-silicon via (TSV) stress, micro-bump reliability, and global package warpage.
  • High-Stakes Collaboration: Act as the lead technical partner for world-class semiconductor companies, demonstrating how Flexcompute's speed transforms their iterative design cycles from days to minutes.
  • Product Influence: Directly influence the development of our GPU-accelerated solvers, ensuring they are optimized for the non-linear material behaviors and multi-scale meshes required for advanced packaging.
  • Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of engineers specialized in computational mechanics and AI-driven physics.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with equity of a fast-growing startup.
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
  • 401(k) Contribution.
  • Gym allowance.
  • Friendly, thoughtful, and intelligent coworkers.

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