Reliability Test Technician (Bay Area)

Our Customer is a technology company that connects people with the best of their neighborhoods across the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Germany. They enable local businesses to meet consumers’ needs of ease and convenience, and, in turn, generate new ways for people to earn, work, and live. By building the last-mile logistics infrastructure for local commerce, they’re fulfilling our mission to grow and empower local economies.

Our Customer is seeking a Reliability Test Technician on a contract basis to support the development and testing of autonomous platforms at both system and component levels.

This role plays a critical part in validating performance, durability, and reliability through structured and methodical test execution. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience designing and executing test plans in an organized and disciplined manner and demonstrates a strong passion for improving robotic systems through rigorous validation and failure analysis.

This role requires on-site presence, and candidates must be located within commuting distance of San Francisco, CA (Bay Area).

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to execute tests and document findings to support root cause analysis
• Conduct hands-on testing with electronics, sensors, actuators, and structural components
• Develop and document detailed test procedures and results to ensure repeatability and future reference
• Maintain an organized and efficient test lab environment
• Provide ongoing feedback to improve test specifications, setups, and system performance
• Support testing activities at external laboratories and field test sites
• Operate and monitor environmental test chambers, vibration tables, and mechanical load frames
• Utilize data acquisition systems and instrumentation to capture and analyze test data
• Assist with system integration and testing in Linux-based environments

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in mechanical, electrical, computer, automotive, or robotics industries
• Strong ability to read and interpret schematics and technical datasheets
• Experience operating environmental test chambers, vibration tables, and mechanical load frames
• Experience soldering, crimping, and managing cables in lab or shop environments
• Proficiency using lab tools and equipment, including DAQ systems, sensors, measurement instruments, 3D printers, and shop power tools
• Knowledge of CAD software such as SolidWorks, Onshape, or similar for model navigation and design edits
• Experience working with Linux systems for robotics testing and integration
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to work on-site and travel to field test locations as needed
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in hands-on lab or warehouse environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting robotic system validation and troubleshooting
• Experience working in fast-paced hardware development or prototype environments

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.