Founded in 1987, Metrol are global leaders in the innovation, development and operation of wireless down-hole systems. Our main office is located in Kirkhill Industrial Estate in Dyce, but operations are global, and we have offices in Dubai, the United States and other worldwide locations.
We deliver excellence in innovation and performance by caring about our relationships – both with our team and our clients. With a family business culture, we aim to create and provide a working environment that promotes from within, encourages training and development and allows and trusts individuals to maintain a work-life balance.
The Electronic Engineering department are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Reliability Engineer to join our team. The successful applicant will work primarily within the Electronics R&D team to address product reliability challenges and qualify materials and electronic components for high reliability applications.
Main Duties:
- Track, review and investigate product and component reliability issues. Report on investigation findings and provide suggestions for improvement.
- Work with engineering, production and quality assurance to assess internal and external reliability issues.
- Carry out critical component reviews to identify obsolescence or lead-time risks
- Implement appropriate electronic component qualification to address design or manufacturing requirements.
- Maintain clear documentation in relation to component test and reliability issues to ensure risks are communicated and addressed
- Develop a knowledge of Metrol’s high reliability design and manufacturing techniques.
- Maintain an understanding of electronic component and PCB manufacturing methods, failure mechanisms and analysis techniques in order to assess and extend operating lifetimes
- Support PCB Manufacturing/Reliability Improvements through testing of electronics and materials, working with Metrol engineers and external suppliers.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Degree qualification in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
- Previous experience in electronic design or test
- Good verbal and written communication skills for technical reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with standard computer applications
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Knowledge of electronic component packaging and test
- Knowledge of accelerated and life testing methods and analysis
- Experience with high temperature electronics
- Experience with component failure mechanisms and investigation
- Experience of database development and usage
- The ability to travel on an occasional basis
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aberdeen AB21 0GS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Experience:
- Electronic Design or Test: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
