Mechanical Engineer / Senior Reliability Test Technician

Cascade Engineering Services, Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Cascade Engineering Services, Inc. is seeking a Reliability Test Technician to perform hands-on reliability and environmental testing of hardware in a lab environment. You will set up test equipment, run tests, and document results to support engineering decisions.

You will collaborate with engineers to identify issues, propose improvements, and ensure testing adheres to safety and quality standards. The role is on-site, Monday–Friday, with opportunities to work with TH, HALT, and HASS methods.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or trade school certification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in reliability/testing environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hardware reliability and environmental test equipment.
• Document results and maintain accurate test records.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify issues and propose improvements.
• Ensure testing adheres to safety and quality standards.
• Execute detailed reliability test plans and validation procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration with cross-functional-te

Lab safety awareness

Test data analysis

Documentation skills

Education

Associate degree or trade certification in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Power tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Electronics familiarity (PCBs, discrete components)

Inventory management

Environmental test equipment

Networking hardware setup

Job description

We are looking for a Reliability Test Technician to support hands-on execution of reliability and environmental testing for hardware systems in a lab environment. In this role, you will set up and operate test equipment, document results, and collaborate with engineers to identify issues and improve product performance, ensuring accurate testing and adherence to safety and quality standards.

• Associate degree or trade school certification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working in a reliability and/or manufacturing test environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex technical information

Preferred Skills and experience

• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Working knowledge of computer and networking hardware setup and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with basic power tools for hardware assembly and disassembly.
• Competency in documentation using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with electronics, PCBs, discrete components, and mechanical enclosures (plastic, sheet metal, etc.).
• Organizational skills for managing inventory of test units, tools and consumables.
• Ability to execute detailed reliability test plans and validation procedures.
• Experience analyzing test data, identifying issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Close collaboration with reliability and lab engineers to share findings and propose improvements.
• Hands-on experience with environmental test equipment (thermal chambers, shock, and vibration systems).
• Exposure to TH, HALT, HASS, and HAST testing methodologies.
• Accurate and thorough documentation of test procedures, results, and observations in line with Microsoft protocols.
• Commitment to safety protocols during testing and equipment handling.

Additional Requirements

• Onsite presence required in a lab environment, Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
• Must be able to lift, move, and set up test equipment and test samples as needed.

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)

Pay Range

$80K/yr - $100K/yr (DOE)