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Staff Reliability Engineer

ZT Systems · Secaucus, NJ

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Level
Senior
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior reliability role at ZT Systems (industrial) in Secaucus, NJ. Identifies, collects, analyzes, and manages various types of data to minimize failures and improve product performance.

They ask for
2+ years
Tools it names
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 7 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 63%
  • CAPA 38%
  • Minitab 25%
  • FDA / GMP 25%
  • AutoCAD 25%
  • Six Sigma 25%

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It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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About the Role

Our reliability team is responsible to evaluate, develop, design, and implement software and product reliability test regimens to ensure ZT products of the highest quality are delivered to our customers.

We are looking for a passionate Reliability Engineer with exceptional knowledge/ experience developing and manufacturing scalable infrastructures. You will be working with the latest technologies that go into building a hyperscale cloud services.

What You'll Do

The successful candidate will be responsible for using Design for Reliability principles to ensure the cloud hardware developed and delivered to data centers meet specified use-conditions and stresses to assure its design intent. Act as the internal consultant on all reliability matters and interface with program management, vendors, and design engineering (as necessary) on key reliability programs/issues; supporting the Software/script development needs of the reliability team. This will include the creation or revision of reliability engineering guidelines to improve product field performance through design enhancements to meet reliability goals. Uses principles of performance evaluation and prediction to improve the reliability and maintainability of Cloud Infrastructure servers. Identifies, collects, analyzes, and manages various types of data to minimize failures and improve product performance. Develop scripts that represent the expected environment and operational conditions. Collaborate with other development functional teams and internal stakeholders regarding the application of Design for Reliability principles to ensure products meet customer expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Fundamental knowledge of Computer Architecture, Server architecture at the block level, and Hardware/Firmware/OS interactions
  • ✓Working knowledge of PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) design, fabrication, and validation testing
  • ✓Experience using tools such as ReliaSoft & JMP statistical software packages.
  • ✓Working knowledge of electronic components/devices and their failure modes & failure mechanism
  • ✓Knowledge of industry standards, IPC, JEDEC, Telcordia, and MIL-STD

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

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What You'll Bring

  • •Minimum B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer with Science/Engineering, or Software development
  • •2+ years of relevant work experience.
  • •Knowledge of computer systems/hardware structure, as well as switch/network interfaces
  • •Knowledge and/or experience with programming languages like Python or Unix (Bash and/or PowerShell)
  • •Knowledge of statistical & probability techniques and reliability modeling
  • •Ability to communicate, collaborate and lead cross-functionally to resolve issues, including those with customers.

Health & Wellness

  • •Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
  • •Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
  • •Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

  • •Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
  • •Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

  • •Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
  • •Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

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