Posted: 8h ago
The role
Reliability Engineer - Aberdeen
Don't Just Build It. Make It Last.
Deep underground, thousands of metres below the surface, electronic systems are pushed to their absolute limits, extreme heat, immense pressure, 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 most engineers never have to think about. Their systems don't just have to work, they have to keep working. That's where you come in.
They're looking for a Reliability Engineerto join their Aberdeen-based Electronics R&D team, someone who gets under the skin of a failure, understands exactly why it happened, and puts in place the engineering rigour to make sure it never happens again.
What's In It For You: Our client genuinely invests in their people, promoting from within, supporting further education, and trusting their team to manage their own work-life balance. You'll join a close-knit, family-feel culture backed by a genuinely global operation. Aberdeen - office based with flexible working
Salary range of £40,000 - £60,000
33 days holiday + long service awards
Private healthcare
Life insurance
Company pension contributions
Cycle to work & EV lease scheme
What You'll Be Doing: Investigating product and component failures and turning findings into actionable improvements
Qualifying electronic components for use in high-reliability, high-temperature applications
Identifying obsolescence and supply chain risks before they become operational headaches
Supporting PCB manufacturing improvements through hands-on testing of electronics and materials
Collaborating across engineering, production and quality to solve real-world reliability challenges
Building and maintaining the technical documentation that keeps risk visible and managed
What You'll Bring: A degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
A background in electronic design or test
Sharp analytical thinking and a genuine appetite for problem-solving
Clear communication skills as you'll be writing technical reports and influencing across teams
Bonus Points For: Experience with failure analysis, accelerated life testing, or high-temperature electronics
Knowledge of component packaging, PCB manufacturing or database tools
The occasional flexibility to travel
If you're ready to make electronics that go the distance, please apply with your most up-to-date CV for consideration.
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.
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