Reliability Engineering Technician I (Temp to Hire)

Tandem Diabetes Care; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Diabetes Care is seeking a Reliability Engineering Technician to support design verification, testing, and troubleshooting. You will work from schematics, diagrams, and plans to perform testing and data collection.

This on-site role at our Del Mar, CA headquarters offers hands-on testing of lab equipment, documentation of results, and collaboration with engineering teams. Temporary assignment with potential conversion based on business needs.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• AA Technical Degree or 2 years of equivalent experience.
• 1+ year experience in an engineering environment.
• Experience using manufacturing, test, development, or diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and flow diagrams.
• Able to effectively share information regarding issues in written or verbal form and making recommendations clearly.
• Skilled at promoting team cooperation and a commitment to team success.
• Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook; PowerPoint is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities such as design verification and testing.
• Execute mechanical, system, and reliability testing from schematics and plans.
• Analyze experiments and organize data for reports.
• Assist in designing, constructing, testing, and checking out test equipment.
• Perform operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
• Document test procedures and ensure data accuracy.
• Maintain lab equipment calibration and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Procedures adherence

Multitasking

Written reports

Education

AA Technical Degree / 2 years of equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Grow With Us

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

Grow With Us

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

Stay Awesome

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A Day In The Life

A Reliability Engineering Technician at Tandem supports engineering activities such as design verification and testing. This individual executes mechanical, system, and ongoing reliability testing and works from schematics, diagrams, documents, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble‑shooting functions.

A Reliability Engineering Technician At Tandem Also

• Performs and analyzes experiments and integrates work of self and others to complete assignment of the overall work plan.
• Writes experimental summaries and technical reports for own data.
• Organizes and presents own data.
• Assists in the design, construction, test, and check‑out of test equipment.
• Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
• Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
• Records and compiles data for documentation of test procedures.
• Reviews data for compliance to specifications and reports abnormalities.
• Maintains department documentation, inventory of test materials, calibration, and preventive maintenance records.
• Ensures the preventative maintenance and calibration of lab equipment are up to date.
• Confirms completion of required training plan before assuming job responsibilities.
• Performs all assignments in accordance with established safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

When & Where You’ll Work

On‑Site: This role is on‑site five days a week at our Headquarters in Del Mar, CA office due to the nature of the work involved. These positions have two schedules available: (1st Shift) 5:00 am to 1:30 pm PT and (2nd Shift) 11:00 am - 7:30 pm PT.

Please note that this is a temporary position. As a temporary employee you will be employed through a staff agency partner. Benefits during your temporary assignment may be provided by the staffing agency. Access to Tandem sponsored benefits is contingent upon conversion from temporary to regular full‑time status. Conversion is determined based on business need and job performance.

What You’ll Need

• HS Diploma
• AA Technical Degree or 2 years of equivalent experience.
• 1 plus year(s) experience in an engineering environment.
• Experience using manufacturing, test, development, or diagnostic equipment: test programs and specialized test apparatus.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and flow diagrams.
• Able to effectively share information regarding issues in written or verbal form and making recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Skilled at promoting team cooperation and a commitment to team success.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks and complete assignments on time and with minimal errors.
• Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook; PowerPoint is a plus).

Compensation & Benefits

The starting base pay range for this position is $$22.00 to $24.00 per hour. Base pay will vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market. In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus and a robust benefits package.

Tandem offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision available your first day, as well as health savings accounts and flexible saving accounts. You’ll also receive 11 paid holidays per year, a minimum of 20 days of paid time off (with accrual starting on day 1) and you will have access to a 401k plan with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase plan. Learn more about Tandem’s benefits here!

You Should Know

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information. Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.

SPONSORSHIP:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well‑being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? Because we want to be you, with us.

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Application Deadline

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we're turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow.