Reliability Test Engineer

Rivers Agile is a deep tech consulting firm specializing in custom solutions across various industries. Founded in 2008 as a quality assurance consultancy, we have expanded our expertise to include autonomous solutions, Agentive AI, and XR research. Our strong foundation in quality assurance ensures efficient, agile software development while aligning every solution with business goals.

Our collaborative team of software engineers, QA engineers, and project managers partners closely with clients to tackle complex challenges. We seek engineers who are lifelong learners, passionate about their craft, and defined by their unique personality, experience, and style.

Location: This is primarily an onsite position in the northern Pittsburgh metro area. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate.

What you’ll do

• Design and execute reliability test plans for mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, including cyclic testing of sub system components.
• Analyze complex systems and breaking testing down into subsystem components for effective testing
• Accelerated lifecycle testing to evaluate life expectancy of mechanical components
• Predictive analytics to determine preventive maintenance schedules
• Specify, develop, or guide the fabrication of custom test fixtures using internal teams or external vendors (e.g., CNC machining, weld fabrication).
• Automating tests and collecting results for analysis through scripting or other means
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings
• Statistical analysis and data interpretation
• Able to work independently and make decisions with limited supervision
• Advanced troubleshooting experience
• Collaborate with design, electrical, and systems engineering teams to support product reliability efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in reliability testing, mechanical validation, or test engineering.
• Experience in complex electro/mechanical systems i.e. AGVs, AMRs, robotics
• Experience with reliability techniques i.e. FMEA, RCA, FTA, DoE, DMAIC
• Familiarity with mechanical fixture design, structural analysis, or test automation.
• Experience with reliability methodologies such as Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Six Sigma, or Lean.
• Proficient in data analysis and statistical methods to interpret test results and failure patterns.
• Understanding industrial hardware and component manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, AutoDesk)
• Familiarity with electrical or control systems integration is a plus.
• Experience with reliability analysis software i.e. Minitab, JMP

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience inspecting hydraulic or pneumatic components (e.g., cylinders) under magnification.
• Understanding of test fixture ergonomics, mobility within a facility, and adaptability to various environmental constraints.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems or basic electrical diagnostics.

Package: salaried position, bonus program, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, supplementary), holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan, good work-life balance, and work-from-home options.