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Quality Reliability Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Staff Site Reliability Engineer- Eng

Lowell, MA · On-site

$56.50 - $75.25/hr

... service quality by treating operational challenges as software engineering problems (reducing toil). • Guide junior team members and serve as a champion for Site Reliability Engineering best ...

Senior Observability Engineer

Natick, MA · On-site

$122K - $189K/yr

Implement SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets-integrating observability into SRE practices. * Improve signal quality and coverage by driving instrumentation standards across teams. * Develop automation and ...

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How much do quality reliability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality reliability engineer in Boston, MA is $128,159.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,400.00 and $140,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the role of a quality reliability engineer?

A quality reliability engineer is responsible for ensuring products and systems meet reliability standards by analyzing failure data, conducting testing, and implementing improvements. They use tools like FMEA and statistical analysis to identify potential issues and enhance product durability throughout the development and production processes.

What is the difference between Quality Reliability Engineer vs Quality Engineer?

AspectQuality Reliability EngineerQuality Engineer
CertificationsASQ CQE, CRE, or similarASQ CQE, Six Sigma, or similar
FocusProduct reliability, durability, failure analysisProduct quality, process improvement, inspection
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronicsManufacturing, healthcare, software, electronics
ResponsibilitiesDesigning reliability tests, analyzing failure data, improving product longevityDeveloping quality standards, conducting audits, reducing defects

The main difference is that a Quality Reliability Engineer specializes in ensuring product durability and reliability through failure analysis and testing, while a Quality Engineer focuses on overall quality standards, inspections, and defect reduction. Both roles require similar certifications and often work in manufacturing or tech industries, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

Do quality reliability engineers make good money?

Quality reliability engineers typically earn competitive salaries that vary based on experience, industry, and location. They often have skills in data analysis, testing, and reliability modeling, which can contribute to higher compensation levels in manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive sectors.

What does a quality reliability engineer do?

A Quality Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products or systems meet established quality and reliability standards throughout their lifecycle. They analyze product designs, conduct reliability tests, identify potential failure modes, and recommend improvements to enhance durability and performance. These engineers collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement preventive measures and resolve issues. Their work helps reduce defects, minimize product recalls, and improve customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quality reliability engineer?

To thrive as a Quality Reliability Engineer, you need strong analytical skills, experience with quality control methodologies, and a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Six Sigma, FMEA, statistical analysis software, and reliability testing systems is typically required, along with relevant certifications like CQE (Certified Quality Engineer). Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating across teams and solving complex issues. These skills ensure product quality, minimize failures, and drive process improvements essential for organizational success.

How do quality reliability engineers typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to address product issues?

Quality Reliability Engineers often work closely with design, manufacturing, and customer support teams to identify, investigate, and resolve product quality concerns. They facilitate root cause analyses, communicate findings, and help implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues. This collaboration ensures that reliability standards are met throughout the product lifecycle and helps build a culture of continuous improvement.
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Sr. Reliability Engineer - Hardware / Electrical

Medtronic

Newton, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Aug 2026


Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the LifeAt Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.


This is an exciting opportunity to support the continued scaling and improvement ofAfferaHW system in the Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) Operating Unit as a Senior Reliability Engineer. The Affera system is a primary portfolio driver for the CAS OU with integrated mapping, navigation, RF, and PF ablation functionality. This Reliability role is on the Affera HW REL team with full lifecycle scope and a focus on released product engineering, next generation ablation generator development, and quality response. The role will report to the Sr. Manager for Affera Capital (HW) Reliability Engineering team.
About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System
The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves advanced mapping techniques to create detailed images of the heart's electrical activity, helping physiciansidentifyabnormal areas causing arrhythmias. Onceidentified, the Affera Ablation System delivers targeted energy to disrupt these abnormal signals, restoring normal heart rhythm.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develops,coordinatesand conducts technical reliability studies and evaluations of engineering design concepts and design of experiments (DOE) constructs.

  • Recommends design or test methods and statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product reliability.

  • Completes riskanalysis studiesofnew designand processes.

  • Compiles and analyzes performance reports and process control statistics; investigates and analyzes relevant variables potentially affecting product and processes.

  • Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards.

  • Analyzes preliminary plans and develops reliability engineering programs to achieve company,customerand governmental agency reliabilityobjectives.

  • May develop mathematical models toidentifyunits,batchesor processes posing excessive failure risks.

  • As necessary,proposeschanges in design or formulation to improve system and/or process reliability.

  • Maydetermineunits and/or batchesrequiringenvironmentaltesting, andspecifiesminimum number of samples to obtain statistically valid data.

  • Additionalproduct Reliability responsibilities may be included, primarily focused on Affera Capital (HW) equipment DRM, change management, risk management, and risk response

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree anda minimum of4years of relevant experience

  • ORMaster'sdegree witha minimum of2years of relevant experience

  • OR PhD with0years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Thorough understanding and experience in design controls, V&V, and Risk Management - both commercial and development.

  • System-thinking and process mapping, ability to effectivelyidentifyinterfaces, dependencies, and control points.

  • Demonstrated ability in stakeholder management and coordinating complex assignments with cross-functional teams

  • Understanding of 21CFR820, ISO13485, and ISO14971

  • Medical Device Experience

  • Electrical /ElectronicExperience


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For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$107,200.00 - $160,800.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered ratecomplies withfederal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits informationpertainssolely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition assistance/reimbursement, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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