Job Description

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

To strengthen the ZEISS team located in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dublin, California, we are seeking a Product Quality and Reliability Engineer to focus on improving the reliability and quality of our X-Ray Source (ZXR-1) products.

This role is critical in ensuring the reliability of the X-Ray Source, both in production and in the field, by analyzing data, identifying trends, and implementing improvements. The ideal candidate will be a driven self-starter with strong analytical skills, hands-on troubleshooting expertise, and the ability to build statistical models to correlate manufacturing processes with field performance.

This position will require occasional travel, including international travel, to collaborate with our extended manufacturing network and potentially analyze issues at other facilities.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

Reliability and Quality Analysis

• Conduct thorough assessments of the X-Ray Source's reliability to identify areas for improvement.
• Build and maintain statistical models (e.g., Weibull analysis) to evaluate system-level reliability and performance trends.
• Develop closed-loop statistical models to correlate design, manufacturing, and field performance for improved product quality and reliability.

Data-Driven Improvements

• Analyze production and field data to identify trends, failure modes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and execute optimized experiments (DOE) to test hypotheses and validate reliability improvements.
• Implement strategies to enhance the X-Ray Source's performance, reduce failures, and extend operational lifetime.

Hands-On Troubleshooting

• Work directly with mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical systems to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address reliability concerns and implement corrective actions.

Collaboration and Influence

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and field service teams to drive quality and reliability improvements.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing training and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Influence diverse teams to adopt best practices and improve product quality.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain detailed documentation, including failure analysis reports, test results, and reliability improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems (QMS) and relevant standards such as ISO 9001.

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

• Stay updated on industry trends, advancements, and best practices related to X-Ray Source technology and reliability engineering.
• Extend reliability engineering principles to the system level, providing general product support beyond the X-Ray Source.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in reliability engineering, preferably in high-energy physics applications, RF engineering, X-Ray Source technology, or related fields.
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis, FMEA, statistical analysis, and reliability prediction methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical systems.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while adhering to deadlines.
• Desired:
  • Master’s degree or higher, or 10+ years of industry experience.
  • Familiarity with reliability software packages and statistical tools.
  • Proficiency in parametric and non-parametric reliability analysis involving large datasets.
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis and implementation.
  • Capable of reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands:
  • Occasionally required to stand, sit for long periods, use hands to handle or feel objects, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment:
  • Exposure to production and test areas with varying noise levels and environmental conditions.
  • Steel-toe shoes are required in designated areas.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional domestic and international travel to collaborate with extended manufacturing networks and analyze issues at other facilities

The annual pay range for this position is $166,000 – $207,000

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

This job description contains the general details considered necessary to outline the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as inclusive of all work requirements. All position requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Clara Cresswell

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).