Reliability Technician

Actalent; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Product Testing Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to join a small lab and collaborate with design engineers on testing parameters and execution. You will develop and run tests, document results, and adapt to evolving customer needs in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing with electrical equipment and multiple scripting tools, plus strong reporting abilities to support cross-functional teams and project milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware reliability and environmental testing, incl. HALT, temp/humidity, shock.
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting and data collection for test results.
• Ability to design experiments and use accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges.
• Understand basic electrical theory; able to install wiring and troubleshoot.
• Set up electrical test equipment: DMMs, dataloggers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Capable of writing clear, detailed test reports and findings.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, set up, and manage multiple tests in a fast-paced lab.
• Document findings and communicate with engineers via reports.
• Adapt quickly to learn new skills and respond to changing customer needs.

Skills

Hardware reliability testing

PowerShell scripting

Test data collection

Electrical/electronic theory

Electrical test equipment

Test report writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Failure analysis

Schematic reading

Automated testing systems

Tools

PowerShell

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

C#

VBA

JMP

Minitab

Office

Oscilloscopes

Dataloggers

Digital multimeters

Job description

Job Title: Product Testing Engineer

Job Description

As a Lab / Product Testing Engineer, you will collaborate with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to develop and execute testing procedures and methodologies. You will work closely with design engineers to define testing parameters and oversee test execution. Success in this role requires a responsive, flexible approach and the ability to thrive in an open, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, set up, and manage multiple tests simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Document and communicate findings directly to engineers and through detailed reports.

• Adapt quickly to learn new skills in response to changing customer needs.

Essential Skills

• Experience in Hardware Reliability Testing, Environmental Testing, Aerospace Testing, or related fields including HALT, Temperature/Humidity Testing, Temperature Cycling, Shock, Drop, Vibration, Salt Fog/Spray, and UV Exposure.

• Proficiency in using and debugging PowerShell scripts.

• Experience designing experiments to measure and collect test data using tools like accelerometers, thermocouples, and strain gauges.

• Understanding of basic electric/electronic theory with the ability to perform basic wiring/cable installation and electric troubleshooting.

• Experience in setting up and using electrical/electronic test equipment such as digital multi-meters, dataloggers, and oscilloscopes.

• Ability to write detailed test reports.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team and handle flexible workloads.

• Experience with Failure Analysis and sample preparation including mechanical cross-sectioning.

• Demonstrated ability to research and identify required specifications.

• Ability to read schematics and circuit drawings.

• Experience in designing/developing automated testing systems.

• Proficiency in software such as Office, Labview, Matlab, a scripting/programming environment (e.g. VBA, Python, C#, Perl), JMP, or Minitab.

Work Environment

The work environment is a small engineering lab where you will have the opportunity to support multiple projects. This role involves collaborating with other teams to support testing and work not feasible locally, especially for fulfillment centers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sunnyvale,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.