Reliability Engineer
Reliability Engineer
About Vale
At Vale, our goal is to make magic and bring the real benefits of matcha to a billion people. We are a group of fun-loving, matcha enthusiasts who believe that a good idea can come from anywhere. Vale is a Seattle startup making magic through cutting-edge technology, automation, and world class hospitality experiences. We are a dynamic and highly cross functional team with a wealth of experience in food service, food automation, software engineering, aerospace, and consumer electronics. We have come together to develop the Matcha experience of the future — whether that’s in a cafe, your neighborhood park, or at home.
About you
You are someone who is enthusiastic about matcha, obsessed with innovation, and loves being a part of a dynamic team.
- Enthusiastic about matcha. The world of matcha is huge, so you should be curious about its benefits, flavor profiles, and methods of preparation.
- Detail Oriented. Take pride in your craft and ensure Vale’s products are consistent, repeatable, and of the highest quality.
- Versatile. Bringing matcha to a billion people is dynamic work! You should be comfortable sharing your expertise in one area, but capable of owning something new in another.
- A bar raiser with proven experience. You don’t just meet the standard — you raise it. You bring deep, hands-on expertise that elevates everyone around you and sets a new benchmark for what great looks like.
- Excited to be a part of a growing team. Vale is a growing company and we want you to grow with us.
- A quality champion. You measure success in the meantime between failures and delights in designing products that work flawlessly for years. You think in failure modes.
The role
As a Reliability Engineer, you will ensure Vale’s hardware products meet their reliability, durability, and safety targets throughout the product lifecycle.
- Define reliability requirements and targets for Vale’s hardware products
- Develop and lead reliability test programs including HALT, HASS, and accelerated life testing
- Conduct FMEA, fault tree analysis, and reliability modeling across hardware systems
- Analyze field data and in-lab test results to identify failure modes and drive corrective actions
- Collaborate with design teams to implement reliability improvements early in the development cycle
- Maintain reliability databases and reporting systems for field performance tracking
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for deployed hardware
Qualifications
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- 5+ years of reliability engineering experience in hardware product development
- Experience with HALT/HASS, ALT, and reliability growth testing
- Proficiency in FMEA, FTA, and reliability modeling tools (ReliaSoft, Isograph, or similar)
- Strong statistical background with experience analyzing failure data (Weibull analysis)
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) a plus
Compensation
$108,000 – $145,000 per year
Benefits
- Company funded ORCA card
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Annual bonuses
- Joining a fun startup in Seattle