Senior Reliability and Failure Analysis Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Apr 2025

 

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A Day in the Life

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Reliability and Failure Analysis Engineer with a strong background in Physics of Failure (PoF) methodologies. This role involves working at the forefront of reliability engineering, driving improvements in product reliability, and conducting failure analysis to ensure the Reliability of our products.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Develops, coordinates, and 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.
• Compiles and analyzes performance reports and process control statistics; investigates and analyzes relevant variables potentially affecting products and processes.
• May develop mathematical models to identify units, batches, or processes posing excessive failure risks.
• As necessary, propose changes in design or formulation to improve system and process reliability.
• Apply Physics of Failure (PoF) principles to assess, predict, and enhance product reliability.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis using various methods, including metallurgical, mechanical, and electrical techniques.
• Develop and implement reliability test plans, including Mechanical Shock, Vibration, Thermal Cycling etc. and corresponding accelerated life testing.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate reliability principles into product design and manufacturing.
• Perform statistical reliability modeling and data analysis to drive decisions and continuous improvements.
• Lead or participate in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and risk assessment activities.
• Provide technical expertise to guide reliability improvements across product lifecycles.
• Generate detailed technical reports, presentations, and recommendations based on findings.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to address reliability concerns and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers on reliability and failure analysis best practices.

Qualifications

Must-Have: Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree
• Minimum of 4 years of electrical or mechanical engineering experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in advanced failure analysis tools and techniques (e.g., SEM, EDS, XPS, TEM).
• Experience with engineering software such as R Studios, Python, Weibull++.
• Knowledge of materials science, including metallurgy, polymers, and ceramics.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and sensor technologies for stress monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with PCBA and component-level reliability assessments.

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.

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):$101,600.00 - $152,400.00

This 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 rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely 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, and Simple 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), and Capital 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

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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