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Freelance Mechanical Reliability Engineer Jobs in Riverside, CA

CivicMinds, Inc.

Reliability Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $138K/yr

Ensuring electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies and products are properly designed to enable ... Supports the Lead Reliability Engineer and performs tasks assigned by same and/or the Shared ...

Accord Technologies Inc.

Reliability Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $138K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent. Master's degree a plus. * Certifications Reliability, Maintainability modules. Experience:

SCHWAN'S

Sr. Reliability Engineer

Beaumont, CA

$93K - $154K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Must obtain Re-certification by ... Knowledgeable in reliability testing methods including FMEA/FMECA, reliability prediction, fault ...

Schwans

Sr. Reliability Engineer

Beaumont, CA · On-site

$93K - $154K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Must obtain Re-certification by ... Knowledgeable in reliability testing methods including FMEA/FMECA, reliability prediction, fault ...

Neon Aerospace

Reliability Test Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $138K/yr

We are seeking a Reliability Test Engineer to define, build, and execute engineering validation and ... Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Embedded Software, and Systems Engineering teams to ...

Neon Aerospace

Reliability Test Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $138K/yr

We are seeking a Reliability Test Engineer to define, build, and execute engineering validation and ... Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Embedded Software, and Systems Engineering teams to ...

Skyworks

Staff Reliability/FA Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$114K - $220K/yr

Staff Reliability/FA Engineer Posting Start Date: 6/25/26 Job Location(s): Irvine If you are ... Familiar with silicon semiconductor failure modes and mechanisms. Experience with root cause ...

Skyworks

Staff Reliability/FA Engineer

Irvine, CA

$114K - $220K/yr

Requisition ID: 77838 Description We seek a senior level reliability engineer to join our corporate ... Familiar with silicon semiconductor failure modes and mechanisms. Experience with root cause ...

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

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance mechanical reliability engineer in Riverside, CA is $108,654.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,300.00 and $123,100.00 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

Reliability Engineer

CivicMinds, Inc.

Irvine, CA • On-site

$110K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities:
  • Ensuring electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies and products are properly designed to enable operation in harsh environments such as airborne, vehicle, and flight line.
  • Qualifying the design of this assemblies and products via rigorous functional, EMI and environmental testing, to provide design feedback to the design team.
  • Develop Qualification Test Plans and write the Qualification Test Reports.
  • Managing the troubleshooting, documentation, and test of these assemblies and products throughout the qualification process
  • Advising and conferring with engineers in design review meetings to provide reliability findings and recommendations
  • Develop FMEA and FRACAS on MTS products.
  • Supports the Lead Reliability Engineer and performs tasks assigned by same and/or the Shared Services Director
  • Monitors failure data generated by customers using product to ascertain potential requirement(s) for product improvement.
  • Perform Reliability predictions & Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) calculations on components

Required Recent Experience / Knowledge:
  • 5+ years of experience in all aspects of reliability engineering including:
    • Performing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
    • Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
    • Calculating Test Equipment/Test Systems Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
  • Extensive experience and understanding of MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 (5+ years)
  • Experience in design requirements of mechanical, electro mechanical, and electronics assemblies for military applications (5+ years)
  • Thorough understanding of mechanical design concepts, vibration effects on electronic and mechanical assemblies, ESS, stress analysis, thermal analysis.

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