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Company	Job Title	Location	Description	Contact	Posted
name on request	Reliability Engineer (Lighting)	Menlo Park, CA	Desc	Nicholas Meyler (nickm@wdsearch.com)	11/03/2009
Areojet	Senior Reliability Engineer and Systems Safety	Sacramento, CA	Desc	Personnel Office (accommodationrequest@aerojet.com.)	09/23/2009
Nanosys	Reliability Engineer (Lighting)	Palo Alto, CA	Desc	Personnel Office ( Nanosys )	09/08/2009
Fusion-io	Senior Reliability Engineer	Salt Lake City, Utah	Desc	Bob Wood ( bob@fusionio.com ) 303.249.2944	08/29/2009
GreenVolts	Senior Test Engineer	San Francisco, CA	Desc	Personel Manager [mailto:jobs@greenvolts.com.]	04/10/2009
Skyline Solar	Reliability Engineer	Mountain View, CA	Desc	Marshall Choi [mailto:careers@skyline-solar.com]	03/18/2009
Seagate	Reliability Program Manager	Sunnyvale, CA	Desc	Lilly Li [Lilly.Luk@seagate.com]	08/18/2008
Blue Coat	Failure Analysis Manager	Sunnyvale, CA	Desc	Vladimir Ilev [Vladimir.Iliev@bluecoat.com]	07/07/2008
Textron Systems	Sr. Reliability Engineer	Silicon Valley, CA	Desc	Missy Carroll [mcarroll01@systems.textron.com]	06/19/2008

Title	Company: name on request
Reliability Engineer (Lighting)	Background: My repeat client uses high-IQE semiconductor quantum dots as remote phosphors (QDRP) for BLUs and applications in illumination. QDRPs are a superior solution since they enable spectral engineering, provide high energy efficiency and allow for easy systems integration. Major responsibilities: • Establish state-of-the-art reliability function for Quantum Dot Remote Phosphors Packages used in LED driven BLUs and illuminators. • Define and manage product reliability qualification procedures and efforts. • Work with Test Engineering to design and build test stations. • Lead FA efforts to identify failure mechanisms. • Propose and implement device reliability improvements in collaboration with the design, processing, and packaging teams. • Work closely with external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, contract manufacturers). Required Experience/skills: • 5+ years of experience with reliability testing of optical packages or polymer films on glass or metal. • Strong background in reliability engineering and statistics. • Experience conducting HALT/HIST and reliability qualification plans. • Strong understanding of issues related to structures with different CTEs. • Semiconductor processing and packaging knowledge a plus. • Optical test experience a plus. Education Requirements: BS in physics / materials science / chemistry / EE or related filed. Advanced degree a plus.
Title	Company: Aerojet
Senior Reliability and Systems Safety Engineer	Aerojet, a premier aerospace and defense company specializing in missile and space propulsion, is seeking an experienced Reliability & Systems Safety Engineer to perform system reliability and safety engineering assignments requiring a broad understanding of engineering principles and a working knowledge of other related disciplines. Work with integrated product teams in a development/low rate production environment at our Sacramento, California site. As Reliability Engineer, you will be performing Failure Modes and Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) on new propulsion systems. Reliability predictions using a variety of methods: generic failure rate data basis, probabilistic methods, MIL-HDBK-217F. As System Safety Engineer, you will have the primary responsibility to perform Hazard Analyses and Fault Tree Analysis on propulsion systems. Perform Launch and Test Safety Analysis, and coordinate with range safety personnel for launch operations. Per MIL-STD-882, Develop and document program system safety approach for program life cycle. Identify hazards, and perform and document hazard analysis per MIL-STD-882, assess mishap risk, identify mitigation measures or eliminate hazards through design selection. Develop procedures and training, review and track hazards, their closures, and residual mishap risk. (SSHA, FTA, SAR). Prepare Safety and Reliability Reports, written and verbal. Support design reviews and integrated product team meetings. To qualify you must have: Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering with courses in probability, statistics, and basic reliability and five (5) years of directly related technical experience in engineering disciplines or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced Degree desired. Completion of System Safety training course desired. Familiarity with MIL-STD 1629A (FMECA) and MIL-STD-1543B (Product Reliability). Experience in using probability and statistics in the analysis of test data. Familiarity with human-rated rocket propulsion systems and military and NASA specifications desired. Experience with Reliability Engineering codes (e.g. Minitab, NESSUS, SAPHIRE, Relex) desired. Familiarity with Range Safety Requirements (EWR 127-1, AFSPCMAN 91-710) and System Safety and Hazard Analysis per MIL-STD-882 desired. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship). Aerojet offers a challenging work environment, a comprehensive relocation package and excellent benefits, including a 401(k), educational assistance, generous vacation/paid time off, and an alternative work schedule for most positions.
Title	Company: Nanosys
Reliability Engineer (Lighting)	Nanosys uses high-IQE semiconductor quantum dots as remote phosphors (QDRP) for BLUs and applications in illumination. QDRPs are a superior solution since they enable spectral engineering, provide high energy efficiency and allow for easy systems integration. Major responsibilities: Establish state-of-the-art reliability function for Quantum Dot Remote Phosphors Packages used in LED driven BLUs and illuminators. Define and manage product reliability qualification procedures and efforts. Work with Test Engineering to design and build test stations. Lead FA efforts to identify failure mechanisms. Propose and implement device reliability improvements in collaboration with the design, processing, and packaging teams. Work closely with external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, contract manufacturers). Required Experience/skills: 5+ years of experience with reliability testing of optical packages and or polymer films on glass or metal. Strong background in reliability engineering and statistics. Experience specifying STRIFE and reliability qualification plans Strong understanding of issues related to structures with different CTEs Semiconductor processing and packaging knowledge a plus Optical test experience a plus. Education Requirements: BS in physics / materials science / chemistry / EE or related filed. Advanced degree a plus.
Title	Company: Fusion-io
Senior Reliability Engineer	This is a senior reliability engineering position in product development with specific focus on storage device characterization and integration in Fusion-io products.  The Reliability Engineer will be responsible for determining and communicating the reliability attributes of all solid-state storage devices, including attributes related to endurance, data retention and susceptibility to various disturb and other failure mechanisms.  These responsibilities include development of test infrastructure (hardware and software) to accomplish this testing. Design of additional testing is expected, such as related to Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Testing (HAST).  The reliability engineer will be required to provide on-going data and test analysis support. It is expected that the reliability engineer will seek to enhance or lever reliability-related testing used as part of product delivery as well.  These include burn-in and On-Going Reliability Testing (ORT). It is expected that the engineer use valid statistical methods in test design and data analysis.  It is also expected that the engineer contribute to intellectual property development and publication of knowledge articles that advance Fusion-io’s standing with respect to delivering best-in-class reliability in its products and services. This is very much a hands-on position the ability to roll up the sleeves, jump into product software, firmware and test utilities, and in general collaborate with the engineering community is highly valued and is a key performance objective. This position is expected to be hosted in Salt Lake City. Company Description Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Fusion-io is the leading provider of application-centric, enterprise storage architecture that unlocks a world of possibilities for performance-starved applications. The increasing demand for a next-generation, solid-state storage technology is driven by advancements in computer processors which, following Moore's Law, have grown exponentially in performance. Mechanical disks, on the other hand, follow Newtonian Dynamics and experience lackluster performance improvements, introducing a performance gap. Ushering in a new era of application-centric, solid-state storage solutions for the enterprise, Fusion-io is revolutionizing the way database, application and system administrators architect their data centers. The company is closing the gap between processing power and storage needs by delivering breakthrough performance at a fraction of the cost of traditional disk-based storage systems. Now, the performance of an entire disk array can be placed inside a server. Fusion-io's executive team has a long history of building companies that deliver game-changing and innovative technologies to the marketplace. Fusion-io was founded in 2006 by a team of experts with successful track records in the fields of transaction processing, high-performance networking, storage and super clusters, computing and image processing. Coming out of stealth mode in late 2007, Fusion-io was backed with an initial round of funding led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Dell Ventures and Sumitomo Ventures. In 2009, Lightspeed Venture joined these forward-thinking organizations to lead Fusion-io’s Series B funding round.
Title	Company: GreenVolts
Senior Test Engineer	Use highly developed scientific methodologies and project management skills to lead the test and validation of optoelectronic High Concentration Solar (HCPV) Receivers from a comprehensive integrated systems perspective, through multi-disciplinary team collaboration and engagement in strategic partnerships with key suppliers and industry experts. Responsibilities Plan, manage, and execute the comprehensive test, verification, and validation plan. Define and oversee deployment of the test infrastructure. Manage a validation budget within limits set by management. Work with development and manufacturing partners to validate their test plans and best practices. Validate the performance of design options to optimally meet overall system integration requirements and objectives. Work as an individual contributor to architect, write, and execute individual portions of the overall test plan. Effectively collaborate and support internal and external cross-functional teams in the ongoing overall development of integrated CPV/HCPV systems. Generate and manage specifications, control documents, verification and validation plans, quality control procedures, test reports, and other documentation in support of designs. Manage the definition, execution, and successful completion of verification and validation plans against specified requirements. The candidate will have: BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and/or 8-12 years of relevant test and validation experience. High-level experience as both an individual contributor and as a technical lead or program manager and experience with high-volume manufacturing. Experience working directly with partners and suppliers to improve performance, cost and quality. Experience analyzing test results. mining data, and presenting it as information to the management. Senior-level skill with LabVIEW, python, C++, and other relevant test and measurement software packages. A thorough and broad understanding of state-of-the-art test methodologies and advanced life testing standards. Experience with and the desire to use scientific methodologies and systematic thinking. Experience with thermal modeling and analysis. Experience with reliability modeling and analysis. GreenVolts is always looking for candidates who: Innovate and can apply their intellectual horsepower in dealing with ambiguity and solving problems; Show initiative, drive for results, and courage to challenge the status quo; Motivate others internally and externally to do their best work; Possess integrity, trust, and environmental concern. GreenVolts offers competitive compensation. We invite you to send your resume and a brief statement of interest to jobs@greenvolts.com. Please include in the subject line the position title: Senior Test Engineer
Title	Company: Skyline Solar
Reliability Engineer	Responsibilities: - Develop and assemble appropriate testing methodologies for stimulating materials and assembly failure modes and mechanisms for trackers and inverters. - Ability to develop and execute tracker and inverter reliability plan, including good project management skills, that may include developing reliability goals and test resources internally/externally for verifying reliability goals against plan. - Experience in using reliability statistics for characterization - Assist in developing system electronics and mechanical reliability model for understanding where reliability efforts should be focused.      - Work with key suppliers and Skyline Engineering to ensure commodity reliability has been addressed adequately, and to work with supplier to develop and execute appropriate plans if any shortcomings. - Ability to facilitate and develop FMECAs, and FTAs. Minimum Qualifications: - BS ME/EE/technical degree or equivalent experience with at least 5 years in a hands-on reliability engineering role on electronics or mechanical devices. - Pragmatic reliability engineer who knows how to balance practical experimentation with some theory and has ability to be hands-on. - Ability to creatively develop network of testing resources and ability to leverage existing industry subject matter experts and literature. - Good verbal and written communication skills - Knowledge of reliability analysis software packages including Wiebull ++, Relex, etc. - Ability to project manage multiple reliability and compliance tasks to development schedule. - Knowledge of accelerated testing methodologies including HALT/HASS Other Qualifications: - Experience developing and executing reliability plan for tracker systems either in solar or satellite industries - Reliability Engineering experience in Solar Industry - ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer To apply Please send your Resume to careers@skyline-solar.com. Include the job title in the subject line. About Skyline Solar Skyline Solar is an early-stage privately-funded photovoltaics startup located in Silicon Valley. Equal Opportunity Employer. No third party applications accepted.
Title	Company: Seagate Consumer Solution Division
Reliability Program Manager	Job Description Conceives and develops solutions to engineering programs through the application of professionally accepted engineering techniques, practices and procedures. Reliability/FA Engineers: Evaluates the electrical and mechanical characteristics of integrated circuits, components, sub-components, and systems and determines the cause of failure including the verification of analog and digital performance. Evaluates, from a reliability standpoint, the materials, properties, and techniques used in production. Typical duties: Responsible for advising design engineering on selection, application and test of electronic components and systems. Determines reliability requirements of components and systems. Develops new acceleration techniques and analytical tools to assure the early identification of potential problems with new products, packaging, and processes. Makes recommendations for changes in the selection and application of components and systems. Quality Reliability/FA: Evaluates the electrical and mechanical characteristics of integrated circuits, components, sub-components, and systems and determines the cause of failure including the verification of analog and digital performance. Analyzes failure reports and recommends corrective action Manages all facets of an ongoing program. May include developing and implementing new programs. Leads other employees but direct supervision duties are minimal. In the Engineering job function, Program Managers are responsible for the management, performance, and completion of a major contract or product programs. Manages and directs, with full authority, all phases of a program from inception to completion. Directs the integration of a program management team that may include: purchasing, engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, and administrative functional areas.  Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel. \ Qualifications Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related reliability experience in storage/HDD/consumer electronic products.  Relibility/ME/EE , Asia ODM program management experience is plus. At this level, post-graduate coursework may be desirable.
Title	Company: Blue Coat
Failure Analysis Manager	Job Description Utilize all available resources to analyze a field failures to ensure effective problem resolution and quick customer response. Work with cross-functional teams to determine root causes of failures and implement preventive actions. Develop methods, processes, procedures, and equipment to improve the failure analysis process. Develop recommendations to reduce occurrence of failures. Required Skills - Manage: F/A dept personnel, tools, space requirements, interface with Eng - Perform appliance F/A down to a component level - Determine if failures are hardware/software related. - Work with responsible groups during investigation - Collect and analyze data for FA - Write clear and complete FA reports detailing steps taken and findings - Provide customer with root cause and drive corrective action in a timely manner - Handle escalated FA from field - Ability to perform under deadline pressure - Communicate with various internal groups and factory FA personnel in US and overseas Required Experience - 5-7 years experience in an F/A position with increasing responsibilities - BSEE / BSME or equivalent in related technical field - Hands-on experience in troubleshooting - Demonstrated Leadership skills - Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills - Able to design experiments and evaluate results - Self starter - Working knowledge of test and troubleshooting equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzer, etc.) - Good communications, documentation, and interpersonal skills. Good judgment
Title	Company: Textron Systems
SR. Reliability Engineer	Job Summary: Reliability Engineers perform reliability, maintainability, and availability analyses for systems, subsystems and components developed within Design Organization. Also provide assistance in requirements management, safety and supportability analysis. Responsibilities to Include: Reliability and maintainability predictions, failure mode and effects analysis, failure analysis, hazard analysis, critical task analysis, and support to HALT and HASS verification programs. Develop related proposals and cost estimates. Education: Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Quality Engineering with 5-7 years experience or Masters Degree with 3-5 years experience. Position Requirements:  5-7 years experience in reliability engineering in the Dod environment, including data analysis and reporting. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Excellent writing and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work with variety of technical specialists (electrical and mechanical designers, test engineers, ordnance engineers, manufacturing and quality engineers). Inquisitive personality. License and Certification Requirements: ASQC Certification Reliability Engineer

Previous Contact List

Company	Location	Contact
Advanced Energy	Silicon Valley	Harry (harry.mclean@aei.com)
Apple	Cupertino, CA	Paul (pgalli@apple.com)
Dolby	Silicon Valley	Bob MacLevey (rtl@dolby.com)
Fusion-io	SLC, Utah	Bob Wood  (bob@fusionio.com)
GreenVolts	San Francisco, CA	Personel Manager [mailto:jobs@greenvolts.com.]
Infinera Corp	Sunnyvale, CA	John Baker (jbaker@infinera.com)
Infinera Corp	Annapolis Junction, MD	Maria Alonso (malonso@infinera.com)
OPS Ala Carte	Santa Clara, CA	Mike (hr@opsalacarte.com)
Research in Motion	Waterloo, Ontario	Wei Hou (whou@rim.com)
Vision Research	Silicon Valley, CA	Salvatore (salvatore.rampaul-pino@visionresearch.com)
Skyline Solar	Mountain View, CA	Marshall Choi [mailto:careers@skyline-solar.com]
Tesla Motors	San Carlos, CA	Bridget Cooper [bridget@teslamotors.com]

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