Hardware Reliability Engineer
Core
Lead hardware reliability planning and execution for Oura's wearable products to ensure durability and dependability.
Role type
Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer
Builds
Durable and dependable wearable health devices (rings, accessories)
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wearables / Health tech
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware reliability testing design, Failure analysis, DFMEA, Environmental testing, Mechanical testing, Electrical testing, Test data analysis, Root cause investigation, Test plan development, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Wearable device experience, Contract manufacturer coordination, PFMEA/FRACAS methodologies
Technologies
Environmental chambers, Mechanical testers, Electrical testers, DFMEA tools, Test management systems
Responsibilities
Plan and execute reliability testing for hardware products and accessories; Coordinate testing activities with contract manufacturers and external labs; Develop and improve reliability test methods; Support failure analysis and root cause investigations; Build test-to-field correlation for failure modes; Perform Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA); Create and maintain detailed test plans and reports; Partner with hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams; Analyze test and field data to support design decisions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
