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Reliability Engineer
Reliability Engineer - Aberdeen
Don’t Just Build It. Make It Last.
Deep underground, thousands of metres below the surface, electronic systems face extreme heat, immense pressure, and zero margin for error. This is where your work matters most.
Our client is a global leader in wireless downhole technology, trusted by the oil and gas industry to deliver precision data from environments few engineers ever encounter. Their systems don’t just have to work—they have to keep working. That’s where you come in.
They’re seeking a Reliability Engineer to join their Aberdeen-based Electronics R&D team. This role is for someone who can dissect failures, identify root causes, and implement lasting engineering solutions to prevent recurrence.
What’s in It For You?
Our client ** genuinely invests in their team**, offering:
- ** Internal career progression**
- ** Support for further education**
- ** Trusted work-life balance**
- A close-knit, family-like culture with a global reputation
Package & Benefits
- Office-based role with flexible working Flexible location fall under UK government guidelines where possible
- Salary range of £40,000 - £60,000
- 33 days holiday + long service awards
- Private healthcare
- Life insurance
- Company pension contributions
- Cycle to work & electric vehicle (EV) lease scheme
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Investigating product and component failures – Turning technical investigations into actionable improvements that prevent future failures.
- Qualifying electronic components for high-reliability, high-temperature applications, ensuring they meet stringent operational standards.
- Identifying obsolescence and supply chain risks – Proactively addressing potential disruptions before they become operational issues.
- Supporting PCB manufacturing improvements – Through hands-on testing of electronics and materials, refining and optimising processes.
- Collaborating across teams – Working with engineering, production, and quality assurance to solve real-world reliability challenges.
- Building and maintaining technical documentation – Ensuring risk visibility and management across all operations.
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What You’ll Bring
✅ A degree in Electronic Engineering, or related discipline ✅ Background in electronic design or failure analysis/test ✅ Sharp analytical thinking – With a passion for problem-solving and uncovering root causes ✅ Clear technical and interpersonal communication skills – Ability to document findings and influence stakeholders effectively
Bonus Points For
🔹 Experience in failure analysis, accelerated life testing, or high-temperature electronics 🔹 Knowledge of component packaging, PCB manufacturing, or database tools (e.g.,alieStuff, Octopart, etc.) 🔹 Willingness to travel occasionally – When required for site-specific investigations
If you’re ready to make electronics that go the distance, apply with your most up-to-date CV for consideration.
(Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer. Applying companies share our values of diversity and inclusion within our industry.)
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