Reliability Lab Engineer

US Tech Solutions; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider in Sunnyvale seeks a Lab Engineer III with 4-5 years of experience in consumer electronic reliability testing. Responsibilities include designing test fixtures, developing standard operating procedures, and training personnel on equipment operation. Ideal candidates should be proficient in using environmental chambers and high-speed video cameras. This contract role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in consumer electronic reliability testing.
• Experience with environmental chambers for heat soak and temperature cycling.
• Knowledge of high-speed video cameras for testing.

Responsibilities

• Deeply understand sophisticated testing methods and assist technicians.
• Design and implement test fixtures for REL tests.
• Develop SOPs for testing and equipment operation.

Skills

Consumer electronic reliability testing

Environmental chambers

Controlled drop tower

High Speed Video cameras

Digital microscopes

Universal Testing Machines

UV Chamber

Tools

Instron

Keyence

Photron

Phantom

Atlas Material Testing

Lansmont

Universal Robotic

Job description

Lab Engineer III

Duration: 24 months

Pay Rate: $60-75/hr on W2 + 15 days PTO (Without benefits)

About the Team

The Reliability Engineering Team plays a critical role in ensuring Client's products meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. We work closely with cross-functional partners to identify and mitigate risks, develop and execute reliability tests, and analyze data to inform design and process improvements. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality products that exceed user expectations, and we're committed to continuous learning and growth in our pursuit of innovation and excellence in reliability engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deeply understand DIC, accelerometer, strain gauge and other sophisticated testing methods in order to train and assist technicians
• Design, develop, and implement test fixtures and setups to support REL tests
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for testing and equipment operation
• Train new personnel on equipment operation
• Troubleshoot equipment issues
• Execute high-impact, high-priority REL Test requests
• Communicate progress, blockages, issues and progress in a timely manner
• Follow documentation for testing and equipment operation
• Set up and operate test equipment, including sensors, strain gauges, and accelerometers
• Apply sensors and strain gauges to test specimens and ensure accurate data collection
• Write and maintain accurate records of test results, including data analysis and interpretation
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and resolve problems, being sure to communicate to Lab Manager and Lab Engineer
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize test processes and equipment
• Track time spent on activities, and report daily

Required Skills

• Lab Engineer with 4-5 years of experience in consumer electronic reliability testing
• Environmental chambers, used for heat soak and temperature cycling
• Controlled drop tower
• High Speed Video cameras, for example from Photron or Phantom brands
• Digital microscopes, such as Keyence brand
• Universal Testing Machines, such as machines from Instron brand, both single- and bi-axial
• UV Chamber, such as from Atlas Material Testing

Preferred Skills

• Shock towers, such as from Lansmont brand
• Electrodynamic vibration table
• Digital Image Correlation
• Collaborative Robot Arms, such as from Universal Robotic

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Engineering, Science, and Other

Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment