Job Title: Reliability Test Technician
Location: San Francisco, CA 94107
Duarion - 3 months 

About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Reliability Test Technician to join our team in the SF Bay Area. In this role, you will play a critical part in the development, validation, and testing of autonomous robotic platforms at both system and component levels.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting hardware systems and is passionate about improving reliability by identifying and analyzing system failures.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team to execute reliability and validation tests and document findings to support root cause analysis.
• Work with various hardware components including electronics, sensors, actuators, and structural systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed test procedures and documentation for repeatability and future reference.
• Maintain a well-organized and efficient test lab environment.
• Provide continuous feedback to engineering teams to improve test specifications, hardware design, and system reliability.
• Support testing activities at external test labs and field testing sites when required.
• Assist in system integration and validation of robotic platforms.

 
Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in mechanical, electrical, computer, automotive, robotics, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of schematics and datasheets, with the ability to interpret them accurately.
• Experience operating environmental test chambers, vibration tables, and mechanical load frames.
• Hands-on experience with soldering, crimping, and cable management in lab or workshop environments.
• Proficiency with lab tools and equipment, including:
  • Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems
  • Sensors and measurement instruments
  • 3D printers
  • Power tools and shop machinery
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Onshape, or similar for navigating and making minor design edits.
• Experience working with Linux systems for robotic testing and integration.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite and support field testing activities.

 
Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on lab, shop, or warehouse environment

 
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 70.00/hr.