Sr. Quality & Systems Reliability Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Hillsboro, Oregon

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At Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and outstanding contributions.



Location/Division Specific Information Hillsboro, OR



Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams during new product development to identify and address potential reliability and quality issues early in the design cycle


• Define and supervise implementation of reliability requirements to ensure customer expectations are met


• Develop and implement plans incorporating Design for Reliability (DfR) principles such as reliability plans, testing, and, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and reliability testing


• Collaborate with NPI teams to conduct system and component level reliability assessments including warranty analysis, reliability predictions, and validation testing to evaluate the design and performance of capital equipment for our semiconductor customers


• Lead projects to improve the Reliability culture within the organization by implementing industry standard practices, methodologies, and tools for reliability engineering.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality and reliability, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, service, and quality teams


• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for reliability and quality issues, ensuring effective resolution and prevent recurrence by applying sophisticated problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Kepner Tregoe).


• Mentor and train engineering team members on quality tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), FMEAs, and problem-solving methods.


• Support Quality Assurance and ISO processes as needed

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• 5+ Years of Demonstrated ability in reliability engineering of sophisticated systems or capital equipment preferably in the semiconductor industry.


• Certifications such as Reliability Engineer (CRE) or Quality Engineer (CQE) are a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in driving a design for reliability culture and implementing standard processes for reliability engineering


• Experience with problem solving and risk management tools (e.g. 8-D, CAPA, Kepner-Tregoe, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagram).


• Good understanding of quality assurance principles


• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001


• Demonstrated good communications skills and able to work optimally with multi-functional global teams


• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) and data analysis tools (e.g. JMP, Reliasoft)


• Domestic Travel > 10%

Benefits We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! Background and culture welcome. Apply Now