Hardware Reliability Test Technician

Gridware • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Gridware is hiring a Reliability Test Technician to support our growing reliability team. In this role, you will work closely with reliability engineers to build test fixtures, execute tests, document results, and help diagnose product failures.
You’ll be responsible for setting up and running multiple tests in parallel, keeping work organized, and ensuring reliable, consistent execution. This is a hands-on role requiring both electronics experience (soldering, wiring, PCBA testing) and mechanical fabrication using common shop tools and 3D printers.
A strong safety mindset is essential. Occasional domestic travel (3–6 times per year) is expected to support testing at partner and field locations.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with reliability test equipment (e.g., environmental, thermal, and drop test chambers)
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in a reliability lab, test environment, or similar technical role
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple concurrent tests
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering and cross-functional teams
• Practical, “get it done” mindset with strong ownership and follow-through

Nice To Haves

• Experience analyzing test data (e.g., Excel, JMP)
• Scripting for test automation or data analysis
• Experience coordinating with external labs or testing partners
• Experience working with CMs/ODMs and leveraging their test capabilities
• Familiarity with reliability test standards and lab equipment vendors

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with reliability engineers to develop and execute test plans
• Design and build electrical and mechanical test fixtures (soldering, wiring, shop tools, 3D printing)
• Set up, monitor, and maintain multiple concurrent reliability tests
• Collect, organize, and document test data, observations, and results
• Diagnose product failures and support root cause investigations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-documented lab environment
• Track test progress and proactively communicate issues, anomalies, and results

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
• Paid parental leave
• Alternating day off (every other Monday)
• “Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees.
• Commuter allowance
• Company-paid training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees