Reliability Engineer in Irvine

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An internationally recognized, Top Place to Work–nominated Orange County medical device and technology company is actively hiring a Reliability Engineer to join its rapidly growing and highly innovative organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an immediate impact within a company at the forefront of orthopedic technology. The organization is dedicated to the research, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge, hip and knee replacement surgeries—including total hip, total knee, partial knee, and revision procedures.

The qualified professional will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Conducting reviews and testing at key stages of product and development for product liability and performance, compliance with regulatory standards, engineering principles, and customer requirements and related specifications.
• Supporting the development of test methods, test method validation, collection of data, and report writing.
• Collaborating closely with design and quality engineering to develop strategies, plans and specific methods for system level electromechanical testing.
• Write protocols to support testing objectives in collaboration with design and quality engineers.
• Document the manufacture and inspection of test products in compliance with the company’s quality system.
• Prepare, set up, and conduct experiments and tests related to both test methods and product testing.
• Conduct root cause investigations and analyses and writes supporting reports.
• Build and set up test and assembly equipment.
• Make and build models and fixtures using assembly techniques and fabrication skills for electromechanical devices.
• Manage change orders, controlled document release and revisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar with 3-5 years of hands-on industry experience working in Medical Device.
• Experience with mechanical stress testing, fatigue analysis, and failure investigation for precision electromechanical systems. 
• Foundational understanding of reliability modeling, life data analysis, and Design for Reliability (DfR) in medical device applications.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks. 
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). 
• Ability to assist in the development and execution of test protocols for mechanical components and assemblies. 
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis techniques including Weibull analysis and capability studies using software such as Minitab. 
• Exposure to medical device standards and regulations including ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820, with emphasis on mechanical reliability requirements. 
• Ability to demonstrate a methodical approach to problem-solving and data interpretation. 
• Capability of clearly conveying technical information to cross-functional teams and stakeholders. 
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams including R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing. 
• To proactively seek opportunities to gain experience and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. 
  
  

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