Job Details

Job Title: Reliability Test Technician

Job Location: San Franscisco, Bay Area, CA

Pay Rate: $60 – $65/ hour on W2 Only

Job Type: 3-month contract (potential for extension)

Work Environment: Hands-on lab / field testing environment

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Reliability Test Technician to support testing and validation of advanced autonomous and robotic systems at both the system and component levels.

This role focuses on executing reliability and environmental testing, documenting results, and supporting root cause investigations to improve system performance and product quality. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering test environment.

Top 3 Skills

1. Hands-on reliability and environmental testing
2. Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
3. Test documentation and lab operations

Key Responsibilities

• Test Execution & Validation
• Execute reliability and validation testing for mechanical, electrical, and robotic systems
• Support system-level and component-level testing activities
• Operate environmental and mechanical test equipment including vibration and load testing systems
• Prepare and configure test setups according to defined procedures
• Documentation & Analysis
• Document detailed test procedures, observations, and results
• Maintain accurate test records to support repeatability and traceability
• Provide feedback to engineering teams to improve test specifications and system performance
• Support root cause analysis investigations through data collection and reporting
• Lab & Equipment Support
• Maintain an organized and safe test lab environment
• Set up and maintain test equipment, fixtures, and instrumentation
• Support testing activities at internal and external test facilities
• Assist with troubleshooting test setups and hardware issues
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to support product development and validation
• Communicate testing results and technical findings clearly
• Participate in continuous improvement of testing processes and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in one or more of the following industries:
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Automotive
• Robotics
• Manufacturing
• Testing / Validation
• Strong ability to read and interpret:
• Schematics
• Technical drawings
• Datasheets
• Experience operating test equipment such as:
• Environmental test chambers
• Vibration tables
• Mechanical load frames
• Hands-on experience with:
• Soldering
• Crimping
• Cable management
• Mechanical assembly
• Proficiency using lab tools and equipment, including:
• Data acquisition (DAQ) systems
• Sensors and measurement instruments
• Shop tools and machinery
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work on-site and support field testing activities
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with robotics or autonomous systems
• Familiarity with CAD software such as: SolidWorks

Onshape

• Experience using Linux for system testing or integration
• Experience supporting reliability or validation testing programs
• Experience working in fast-paced engineering or R&D environments

Thanks & Regards

Archit Sharma

Senior Associate – Recruitment – EST

609-###-####

...@russelltobin.com

420 Lexington Ave, 30th FL. New York, NY 10170

www.russelltobin.com/