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.

You will set up and operate test equipment, document results, and collaborate with engineers to identify issues and improve product performance while ensuring safety and quality standards. This on-site role in Redmond, WA requires an associate degree or trade school certification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years of hands-on

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on reliability and environmental testing of hardware in a lab.
• Set up and operate test equipment and document results.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify issues and improve product performance.
• Maintain safety and quality standards during testing.

Skills

Reliability testing

Lab testing

Documentation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or trade school in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Test equipment 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)