Reliability Engineering Technician

Summary:
As a reliability engineering technician, you will take a critical role in bringing reliable virtual and augmented reality to our customers and the world. You will contribute to all aspects of the product lifecycle from characterizing usage of early prototypes to testing of customer facing hardware. You will be responsible for work within the reliability test lab including reliability tests, operation of test equipment, scheduling of equipment maintenance, and equipment calibration. We are looking for a creative problem solver and someone who can wear multiple hats depending on the task at hand. The ideal candidate has a “can do ” attitude with vast experience in reliability engineering, high attention to detail, thirst for knowledge, and an inherent interest in all aspects of consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

• Characterize usage and stress by utilizing data acquisition equipment including accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, load cells, and high speed cameras
• Perform a variety of testing including environmental, mechanical, chemical, and electrical stresses
• Analyze data from tests performed
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance of test equipment
• Write and document detailed test operating procedures
• Prepare detailed and concise test reports

Requirements

• AA degree in electronics or a similar field
• At least 5 years of experience in a comparable test role
• Experience performing reliability tests including (but not limited to) mechanical, electrical, shock, vibration, environmental, and characterization testing
• Strong knowledge of characterization tools including proper procedures to use strain gauges, thermocouples, load cells, and high speed cameras
• Experience with operating test equipment such as environmental chambers, vibration tables, shock towers, repetitive stress cyclers, and drop towers
• Experience with creating and maintaining an equipment calibration and maintenance plan
• Familiarity with electronic equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, and multimeters
• Familiarity with soldering
• Timely execution of tasks to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with accurate data and a high attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

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