Reliability Test Engineer

SGS

$100K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on lab technician experience with electro-mechanical test equipment
  • 3+ years operating vibration tables and developing vibration profiles
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
  • Adaptability to fast-paced environments and changing priorities
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail, following established procedures rigorously

Responsibilities

  • Execute reliability test procedures including environmental and mechanical testing
  • Set up and maintain test equipment and thermal chambers
  • Document test setups and results with clear photographic evidence
  • Collect, analyze, and report results using spreadsheets and presentation tools
  • Communicate testing progress in a timely manner
  • Support multiple tests across the product development lifecycle
  • Ensure safety and proper use of trained lab equipment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment
  • Online training courses and tuition reimbursement for professional growth
  • Paid-time off and family leave for work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job Description

General Description: The Reliability Test Engineer position is responsible for executing reliability testing, operating lab equipment and thermal chambers, documenting results, and reporting test progress and findings across product development.

- Starting compensation is based on experience.
- No H1 Sponsorship.
- Must Already be in Mountain View, CA or willing to relocate at own cost

Primary Responsibilities/Tasks:
  • Execute established reliability test procedures, including environmental, mechanical, and certification testing
  • Set up, operate, and maintain test equipment and thermal chambers for temperature and humidity testing
  • Document test setups and results with clear photographic evidence
  • Collect, analyze, and report results using spreadsheets, charts, and presentation slides
  • Track and communicate testing progress in a timely manner
  • Support multiple tests and products across the development lifecycle
  • Ensure safe operation of all test setups and proper use of trained lab equipment


Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of hands-on lab technician experience working with electro-mechanical test equipment, including environmental chambers, vibration and shock testers, oscilloscopes, microscopes, Instron systems, strain gauges, accelerometers, and similar equipment.
  • 3+ years of experience operating vibration tables and developing or adjusting vibration profiles.
  • Ability to read and interpret basic electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to execute tests strictly in accordance with established procedures and protocols.

Required Equipment Experience:
  • Power tools used to mount fixtures and products to test fixtures.
  • Temperature/Humidity (TH) and Thermal Cycling (TC) chambers.
  • Electrodynamic shakers (vibration tables).
  • Corrosion chambers (TH chambers with corrosion gas systems).
  • Drill press equipment.


Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 per year. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.
  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
  • Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
  • Happiness:
    • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
    • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close June 29, 2026.

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