Advanced Input Systems ยท 4 hours ago
Reliability Engineer
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expAdvanced Input Systems is a global leader in Human Machine eXperience solutions, delivering innovative products that enhance human interaction with technology. The Reliability Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability and compliance of products through designing and executing test strategies, analyzing data, and collaborating with various teams to improve product robustness.
Consumer ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute reliability and durability test plans for HMI, embedded electronics, electromechanical assemblies, touch interfaces, displays, and wearable devices
Conduct environmental, mechanical, electrical, and operational stress testing to evaluate product robustness
Support compliance testing related to product safety and EMC/EMI in accordance with international standards (e.g., UL/IEC, FCC, CE)
Define test requirements aligned with customer, regulatory, and internal reliability objectives
Analyze test data to identify failure trends, performance limits, and potential reliability risks
Apply statistical analysis methods to interpret results and support data-driven decision-making
Provide clear feedback and actionable recommendations to design, manufacturing, and quality teams
Lead or support failure analysis and root-cause investigations using structured methodologies (5-Why, FMEA, fault-tree analysis)
Validate effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions through targeted re-testing
Contribute to reliability growth and continuous improvement initiatives across NPI and Sustaining Engineering
Assist in developing, refining, and maintaining reliability testing standards, procedures, and best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Management to understand product requirements and risks
Document test plans, procedures, results, and conclusions in clear, concise technical reports
Support external labs, audits, certifications, and customer reliability inquiries
Stay current with emerging reliability testing methods, tools, and industry standards
Recommend improvements to test methodologies, fixtures, automation, and data-collection processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum of 4 years of experience in reliability engineering, test engineering, product engineering, or system-level testing, preferably involving HMI, embedded electronics, or electro-mechanical products
Proven experience designing and executing reliability and durability tests
Strong knowledge of reliability testing methodologies, quality standards, and compliance frameworks
Experience with EMC/EMI, product safety, and international regulatory requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to document, present, and communicate technical findings effectively
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple concurrent priorities
Preferred
Experience in regulated or high-reliability industries such as medical devices, aerospace, industrial equipment, or defense
Familiarity with statistical analysis tools or software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
Experience with environmental stress testing (thermal cycling, vibration, shock, humidity)
Knowledge of FMEA, HALT/HASS, and reliability growth techniques
Exposure to automated test systems or custom test fixture development
Company
Advanced Input Systems
Advanced Input Systems has developed custom solutions for numerous companies in the medical, industrial, defense, and gaming industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-11-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Mary Heitmann, CFA
Chief Financial Officer
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