At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate failures and implement improvements for high-reliability electronics.
- Company: Global leader in wireless downhole technology with a family-feel culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 33 days holiday, private healthcare, and flexible working.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring electronic systems perform under extreme conditions.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronic Engineering and experience in electronic design or testing.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 60000 £ per year.
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 Engineer to 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:
- 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.
Reliability Engineer employer: Bright Purple Resourcing
Join a leading global player in wireless downhole technology as a Reliability Engineer in Aberdeen, where your expertise will directly impact the performance of critical electronic systems in extreme environments. The company fosters a supportive and family-oriented culture, offering extensive benefits including generous holiday allowances, private healthcare, and opportunities for professional growth through further education. With a commitment to work-life balance and a collaborative team environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful contribution while advancing their career.
