Reliability Engineer Jobs in Texas
Reliability Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and aerospace manufacturing, with demand at every level from entry-level maintenance engineers through senior reliability specialists. Houston leads hiring volume by a significant margin, followed by San Antonio and Corpus Christi, where refineries, LNG facilities, and downstream chemical plants create consistent demand. ExxonMobil, Valero Energy, and Lockheed Martin are among the established Texas employers with ongoing reliability engineering needs across multiple sites. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Application Reliability Engineer
Location: Austin, TX / Sunnyvale, CA
Job Requirements:
- Solid experience as ARE, managing applications for high availability requirements.
Working Infra Knowledge:
- Kafka
- Vertica/SQL
- Git
- Spark/Flink
- DevOps / Managing Maintenance Windows / New Tech Induction
- CI/CD
Soft skills:
- Communication
- Handle Internal Users/ Conduct Meetings / Client Management/Stakeholder management
- Work with support mindset
Job Title: Application Reliability Engineer
Location: Austin, TX / Sunnyvale, CA
Job Requirements:
- Solid experience as ARE, managing applications for high availability requirements.
Working Infra Knowledge:
- Kafka
- Vertica/SQL
- Git
- Spark/Flink
- DevOps / Managing Maintenance Windows / New Tech Induction
- CI/CD
Soft skills:
- Communication
- Handle Internal Users/ Conduct Meetings / Client Management/Stakeholder management
- Work with support mindset
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Reliability Engineer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple20
- Electric Reliability Council Of Texas6
- HP3
- SI3
- Amdocs2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software25
- Electronics & Hardware18
- Energy10
- Banking & Financial Services9
- Chemicals & Materials7
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in reliability engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred for senior roles
- Experience with reliability methodologies such as RCM, FMEA, RCA, and Weibull analysis
- Proficiency with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, or Infor EAM
- Familiarity with Texas refinery, petrochemical, or power generation operating environments
- CMRP certification from the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals is a competitive advantage
Reliability Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a reliability engineer in Texas?
Most reliability engineers in Texas start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering. Senior and consulting roles often require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license, issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors after passing the FE and PE exams. Many Texas employers in refining and petrochemicals also value the CMRP certification and direct exposure to OSHA Process Safety Management environments before extending an offer.
Which companies hire reliability engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring reliability engineers in Texas right now include Apple, Electric Reliability Council Of Texas, and HP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of refining capacity, LNG export terminals, and defense manufacturing plants means large industrial employers here tend to hire reliability engineers on a recurring rather than one-off basis.
Which Texas cities have the most reliability engineer jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Plano hold the largest concentration of reliability engineer openings in Texas. Houston dominates because of the Ship Channel refinery corridor and downstream petrochemical complex, while San Antonio draws demand from military installations and utilities, and Corpus Christi reflects its role as a growing LNG and refining hub along the Gulf Coast.
Are there remote reliability engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Reliability engineering is inherently hands-on, requiring physical presence for equipment inspections, failure investigations, and plant turnarounds, so most Texas roles are site-based. About 19% of reliability engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to cover the data analysis, reporting, and program development portions of the role rather than field work.
How can I get hired as a reliability engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a maintenance or rotating equipment engineer role at a refinery or chemical plant, where companies like Dow, LyondellBasell, and Chevron Phillips Chemical run structured new-graduate programs at their Texas Gulf Coast sites. Candidates with an EIT designation from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, or coursework in RCM and predictive maintenance, stand out. Lateral moves from quality engineering, process engineering, or maintenance planning are also a proven way in.
Where can I find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and beyond. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly from the listing without creating an account or signing up.
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