Robotics Hardware Test & Reliability Engineer

FieldAI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI in Irvine, CA seeks a Test & Reliability Engineer on the Hardware Team to build testing and quality control infrastructure across mechanical, electrical, embedded, and sensor systems.

You will validate designs, execute tests (thermal, vibration, HALT, IP54/IP65), manage third‑party labs, and ensure readiness for global deployments while collaborating across disciplines and field environments.

Qualifications

• Education in mechanical/electrical/robotics fields with advanced degrees as applicable.
• Minimum 4+ years hands-on hardware testing, quality or reliability experience.
• Broad hardware testing spanning mechanical, electrical, and sensor domains.
• Experience with IQC/OQC and ISO 9001 environments preferred.
• Comfort collaborating across electrical, mechanical, embedded and sensor teams.
• Familiarity with test lab environments and third-party labs.
• Ability to diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, thermal and software layers.
• Understanding of common robotics interfaces and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain testing infrastructure across mechanical, electrical, embedded and sensor systems.
• Develop tests validating designs before deployment and monitor fleet reliability.
• Collaborate with design teams and external labs to ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

Hardware testing

Reliability engineering

Quality control

Systems thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

EMI/EMC analyzers

Power meters

X-ray CT scanner

Job description

Field AI in Irvine, CA seeks a Test & Reliability Engineer on the Hardware Team to build testing and quality control infrastructure across mechanical, electrical, embedded, and sensor systems.

You will validate designs, execute tests (thermal, vibration, HALT, IP54/IP65), manage third‑party labs, and ensure readiness for global deployments while collaborating across disciplines and field environments.