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Freelance Mechanical Reliability Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Reliability Engineer

Goodyear, AZ ยท On-site

$103.70K - $130.50K/yr

Failure rates, modes, and mechanisms to support robust design. * Root cause identification and ... reliability improvement in purchased components. * Quality Engineering and Manufacturing ...

Reliability Engineer

Goodyear, AZ ยท On-site

$103.70K - $130.50K/yr

Failure rates, modes, and mechanisms to support robust design. * Root cause identification and ... reliability improvement in purchased components. * Quality Engineering and Manufacturing ...

Development Reliability Staff Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ ยท On-site

$103.20K - $129.80K/yr

onsemi is seeking a Reliability Staff Engineer to join our team in Scottsdale, Arizona. You will be ... This position requires deep understanding of electro-thermo-mechanical physics of failure ...

Development Reliability Staff Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ

$103.20K - $129.80K/yr

onsemi is seeking a Reliability Staff Engineer to join our team in Scottsdale, Arizona. You will be ... PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; OR MS ...

Conduct testing, validation, and iterative improvements based on performance and reliability data Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field * Minimum of 2-5 ...

Mechanical Engineer

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Conduct testing, validation, and iterative improvements based on performance and reliability data Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field * Minimum of 25 years ...

Mechanical Engineer

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Conduct testing, validation, and iterative improvements based on performance and reliability data Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field * Minimum of 2-5 ...

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How much do freelance mechanical reliability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance mechanical reliability engineer in Phoenix, AZ is $103,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,900.00 and $117,200.00 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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Reliability Engineer

Sub-Zero & Wolf Appliance

Goodyear, AZ โ€ข On-site

$103.70K - $130.50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

We welcome you to joinย Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Coveย asย a Reliability Engineerย in Goodyear, AZ.

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in worldโ€™s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is rightโ€”with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

Primary Responsibilities:ย 

As a Reliability Engineer for the Designer refrigeration line, you are responsible for defining and driving design assurance and reliability requirements to ensure our products meet customer expectations of quality and performance through the product life cycle.

  • Provide reliability engineering as a member of a business operations/production and cross functional product support team.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to conduct risk analyses and establish design verification testing requirements.
  • Create and drive reliability improvement plans using warranty, service, and call center data to identify systemic issues, prioritize actions, and reduce field costs.
  • Integrate reliability analysis techniques into product or program design objectives.
  • Conduct effective Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
  • Generate test plans and work with test lab technicians to evaluate product and components.

Strong analytical skills with:

  • Failure rates, modes, and mechanisms to support robust design.
  • Root cause identification and corrective action development for field failures.
  • Warranty and service data analysis, including trend identification and reliability modeling.

Work cross functionally with:

  • Service personnel to identify field problems and implement solutions.
  • Purchasing, and component suppliers to drive reliability improvement in purchased components.
  • Quality Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering in identifying in-house problems, implementing solutions, and supporting reliability initiatives / continuous improvement.

We value our employees by providing:

  • Competitive compensation based on skills
  • Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
  • Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
  • Education assistance and internal training programs
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Maternity & paternity leave
  • Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Clickย here!

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration.ย  All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.