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Reliability Engineer – Oldham, Greater Manchester

An excellent job opportunity has arisen for a talented and motivated Reliability Engineer to join a leading electronics manufacturer based in Oldham, Greater Manchester. This job offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic engineering environment, supporting the quality and reliability teams to ensure all product and process expectations are achieved.

In this job, you will provide hands-on technical support to reliability laboratory activities, write and execute test programs, perform teardown and failure analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver detailed reports and data insights. You will also assist with customer claims, ensuring prompt resolution, effective containment, and continuous improvement in product performance.

Key Responsibilities for the Reliability Engineer job:

  • Support new product and process development projects

  • Write and carry out reliability test programs and associated documentation

  • Conduct component teardown analysis and initial failure confirmation

  • Interface with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve issues

  • Monitor product reliability performance and ensure compliance with customer standards

  • Participate in root cause analysis and improvement initiatives

    Candidate Requirements for the Reliability Engineer job:

  • ONC/HNC in Electronics or equivalent qualification

  • Solid understanding of electronic or semiconductor products

  • Experience in reliability testing, quality assurance, or failure analysis

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Highly organised, self-motivated, and detail-focused

    This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Reliability Engineer seeking a technically challenging and rewarding role in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

    Apply today for the Reliability Engineer job in Oldham, Greater Manchester and help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing

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