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Group O

Reliability Engineering Specialist

Haslet, TX

$96K - $121K/yr

The Reliability Engineering Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and improving product reliability activities throughout the product lifecycle, including New Product Introduction (NPI ...

Forhyre

Site Reliability Engineering

Dallas, TX · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Serve as subject matter expert in an SRE mindset, best practices, and cloud-native principles * Scale systems sustainably through automation to improve reliability and velocity * Assist with all ...

Forhyre

Site Reliability Engineering

Plano, TX

$54.50 - $72.50/hr

Serve as subject matter expert in an SRE mindset, best practices, and cloud-native principles * Scale systems sustainably through automation to improve reliability and velocity * Assist with all ...

Forhyre

Site Reliability Engineering

Dallas, TX · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Serve as subject matter expert in an SRE mindset, best practices, and cloud-native principles * Scale systems sustainably through automation to improve reliability and velocity * Assist with all ...

Wells Fargo

Lead Platform Reliability Engineer

Irving, TX

$98K - $123K/yr

As part of our Platform Reliability Engineering (PRE) team, you will apply modern Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices to improve the availability, resiliency, observability, scalability, and ...

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Oscar Health

Reliability Engineer

Dallas, TX

$101K - $127K/yr

This role applies reliability principles, data analysis, and engineering fundamentals to help reduce risk, improve asset performance, and prevent recurring failures across power, cooling, and control ...

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How much do reliability engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for reliability engineering in Texas is $109,910.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,500.00 and $120,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Reliability Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Reliability Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, data analysis, and problem-solving, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with reliability analysis tools (such as Weibull Analysis, FMEA), statistical software, and certifications like Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) are typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and collaborative skills help Reliability Engineers effectively work with cross-functional teams and convey technical findings. These skills and qualifications are crucial for minimizing system failures, optimizing maintenance strategies, and ensuring long-term operational efficiency.

What is reliability engineering?

Reliability engineering is a field of engineering that focuses on ensuring systems, components, or products consistently perform their intended function without failure over a specified period. Reliability engineers analyze data, design tests, and implement processes to improve product durability and reduce the likelihood of failures. Their work often spans across product design, manufacturing, and maintenance to enhance safety, performance, and customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Reliability Engineering vs Maintenance Engineering?

AspectReliability EngineeringMaintenance Engineering
FocusDesigning systems for reliability and minimizing failuresMaintaining and repairing existing equipment to ensure operational uptime
CertificationsReliability Engineering certifications, Six Sigma, engineering degreesMaintenance certifications, HVAC, electrical, or mechanical licenses
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, project planning, analysis labsOn-site equipment, repair shops, plant floors
Industry UsageManufacturing, aerospace, energy, oil & gasManufacturing, facilities management, utilities

Reliability Engineering focuses on designing and improving systems to prevent failures, while Maintenance Engineering emphasizes repairing and maintaining equipment to ensure continuous operation. Both roles are essential in industries like manufacturing and energy, but they differ in their approach—one is proactive, the other reactive.

How does a Reliability Engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability?

Reliability Engineers work closely with design, maintenance, operations, and quality teams to identify potential failure points and implement preventive measures. They often facilitate root-cause analyses after incidents, share findings with relevant departments, and help develop long-term solutions to recurring problems. Collaboration involves regular meetings, data sharing, and coordinating reliability improvement projects to ensure that all teams are aligned in enhancing system performance and reducing downtime.
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Infographic showing various Reliability Engineering job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,910 per year, or $52.8 per hour.
Reliability Engineering Specialist

Reliability Engineering Specialist

Group O

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Group O rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Reliability Engineering Specialist
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Haslet 405
Reporting To: Jeremy Amadi
Compensation: $50,000 - $80,000 / year
Description
The Reliability Engineering Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and improving product reliability activities throughout the product lifecycle, including New Product Introduction (NPI), validation, production, forward and reverse logistics, and sustaining engineering. This role owns assigned reliability projects, develops and executes test plans, analyzes failures, drives corrective actions, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturing readiness. The engineer exercises sound technical judgment while escalating complex issues when required. This role is intended for an individual currently pursuing a technical degree and focuses on hands-on testing, data collection, documentation, and process support to help ensure production and quality targets are met.
This role collaborates closely with Senior Engineers and Engineering Managers to execute product reliability initiatives throughout the product lifecycle. The Reliability Engineering Specialist is responsible for independently managing assigned projects, developing and executing reliability test plans, analyzing test results, driving corrective actions, and making sound engineering decisions within established guidelines while seeking guidance on complex technical challenges.
Life Cycle Asset Support
The associate supports reliability activities during the design verification, installation, and production phases of new and existing assets by assisting with inspections, testing, documentation, and data reporting, in alignment with established life cycle asset management (LCAM) processes.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
  • Owns assigned reliability projects for new and existing telecom and consumer products, ensuring testing, validation, and engineering deliverables are completed on schedule
  • Drives compliance with the Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) process by planning, executing, and documenting engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Develops, executes, and continuously improves validation plans, installation procedures, and commissioning activities.
  • Leads Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), evaluates results, and recommends corrective actions.
  • Performs and owns functional, RF, cosmetic, environmental, and reliability testing while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications.
  • Plans and executes destructive and non-destructive reliability testing including teardown analysis, drop testing, bend testing, vibration testing, submersion testing, and environmental validation.
  • Analyzes reliability and production data to identify trends, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions.
  • Partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Design Engineering to resolve technical issues and improve product reliability.
  • Provides engineering leadership during production issues by evaluating failures, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Owns asset performance monitoring and recommends improvements to maximize equipment reliability, utilization, and overall effectiveness.

Secondary Functions:
  • Prepare status updates and reports for engineering and production teams as requested.
  • Develops and maintains engineering work instructions, test procedures, and validation documentation.
  • Leads engineering activities during New Product Introduction (NPI) build and validation events.
  • Creates engineering reports, customer presentations, reliability summaries, and technical documentation.
  • Drives the transition from engineering builds into production by developing standardized manufacturing processes.
  • Evaluates test equipment performance and recommends improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
  • Leads continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.
  • Coordinates cross-functional activities to ensure project milestones and customer deliverables are achieved.

Position Type
  • Full Time

Job Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Technical Degree, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in progress (Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred)
  • On-the-job training provided.
  • Works independently on assigned engineering projects while collaborating with Senior Engineers on complex technical issues.

Experience:
  • 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing, testing, lab, or technical support environment
  • Exposure to hardware or software testing is a plus
  • Experience in a telecom, electronics, or production environment preferred but not required

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Basic understanding of technical measurements, test equipment, and data recording
  • Ability to follow work instructions, test procedures, and safety guidelines
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Willingness to learn reliability, quality, and testing principles
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based production and engineering environment
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with SPC concepts, data charts, or quality metrics
  • Experience with telecom equipment or electronics assembly/testing
  • CAD or drawing review exposure a plus
  • Motivated and eager to learn
  • Reliable and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing or lab environment
  • Interested in growing into an engineering role over time

Physical Requirements: N/A
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 10.5 Paid Holidays
  • Career Development Opportunities

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