Reliability Test Technician

Cascade Engineering Services•Redmond, WA

20h•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Reliability Test Technician supports hands-on execution of reliability and environmental testing for hardware systems in a lab environment. The role involves setting up and operating test equipment, documenting results, and collaborating with engineers to identify issues and improve product performance while ensuring accurate testing and adherence to safety and quality standards. The position requires onsite work in a laboratory Monday through Friday during standard business hours. The technician must be able to lift, move, and set up test equipment and test samples as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree or trade school certification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience working in a reliability and/or manufacturing test environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present complex technical information.
Onsite presence in a lab environment, Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
Ability to lift, move, and set up test equipment and test samples as needed.

Nice To Haves

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 such as plastic and sheet metal.
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, including 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.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate reliability and environmental test equipment.
Execute detailed reliability test plans and validation procedures.
Document test procedures, results, and observations accurately and thoroughly.
Analyze test data, identify issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
Work closely with reliability and lab engineers to share findings and propose improvements.
Manage inventory of test units, tools, and consumables.
Follow safety protocols during testing and equipment handling.
Lift, move, and set up test equipment and test samples as needed.