Hardware Reliability And Materials Validation Engineer / Technician
Hardware Reliability And Materials Validation Engineer / Technician
L6
Industries
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesTesting Laboratories and ServicesElectronic Computer Manufacturing- Comprehensive Hardware & Materials Testing: Plan, set up, and execute environmental, thermal, mechanical, and chemical reliability tests (e.g., accelerated weathering, cyclic corrosion, temperature/humidity cycling, vibration/shock, and tensile/compression testing) on raw materials, coatings, adhesives, and electromechanical assemblies.
- Surface & Optical Characterization: Conduct precision physical and surface measurements (including contact angle metrology, roll-off angle characterization, peel strength adhesion, and coating degradation analysis) to validate component durability against engineering specifications.
- Laboratory Stewardship & Operations: Oversee general laboratory upkeep, maintain equipment calibration schedules, coordinate facility infrastructure upgrades, track lab purchases and purchase orders (POs), and maintain reliability testing tracking dashboards.
- Failure Analysis & Issue Tracking: Perform root-cause failure analysis on degraded or damaged parts post-testing, document empirical observations, file comprehensive bug reports, and track issues to resolution across cross-functional engineering teams.
- Test Method & SOP Advancement: Develop, refine, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and assist in designing custom test fixtures to streamline laboratory workflows and expand general hardware verification capabilities. Day-to-Day Activities:
- Test Profile Configuration & Execution: Prepare experimental samples, program multi-stage test profiles on environmental test chambers and mechanical test frames, monitor active test progress, and perform scheduled interim inspections.
- Data Processing & Reporting: Extract, post-process, and synthesize experimental test data; generate clear weekly status reports, maintain laboratory tracking metrics, and present technical findings during regular team operations syncs.
- Equipment Upkeep & Troubleshooting: Perform routine preventative maintenance on laboratory chambers and test fixtures, diagnose instrumentation faults, and interface with external equipment vendors and facility engineers for specialized repairs.
- Cross-Functional Handoffs & Planning: Collaborate closely with mechanical design, materials engineering, and component leads to align on incoming sample handoffs, test prioritization, and design verification test (DVP) schedules.
- Lab Organization & Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory working environment, participate in regular Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) site walks, and ensure proper chemical handling and storage.
Level
LeadL6
Location
Fremont, CA
Occupation
Validation Engineers
Industry
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Posted
2 days ago
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