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    Senior Reliability Test Engineer – Environmental Simulation Lab

    Santa Clara, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time10+ yrs experience$40 – $55 / hourPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Eurofins E&E is seeking a Senior Reliability Test Engineer – Environmental Simulation Lab to perform, document, and oversee product testing in accordance with national and international standards. This role is responsible for developing test plans, executing environmental and electrical tests, analyzing data, and preparing engineering reports. The Test Engineer works directly with customers, technicians, and internal teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely test execution in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Support and maintain environmental testing equipment, including thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock testers, and humidity control systems.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures, calibration issues, and test anomalies to minimize downtime.
    • Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, ASTM, MIL-STD-810, IEC 60068, ISTA, and other regulatory standards.
    • Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA, FMEA, FTA, Six Sigma techniques) for test failures.
    • Work with test engineers and technicians to optimize testing procedures and improve operational efficiency.
    • Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment maintenance and test execution.
    • Support regulatory audits and accreditation processes by ensuring all test systems meet certification requirements.
    • Implement continuous improvement initiatives in reliability testing, lab efficiency, and process automation.
    • Train lab personnel on proper test setup, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
    • Collaborate with customers to address technical inquiries, review test plans, and recommend solutions for environmental testing challenges.

    Employee Standards:

    • Support department objectives and company goals
    • Be a team player
    • Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times
    • Accommodate requests with a smile and “can do” attitude
    • Adhere to manager directives
    • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
    • Arrive on time, properly dressed and prepared to work
    • Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest, and professional manner
    • Communicate with customers professionally and in accordance with customer service standards
    • Be respectful of others

    Reporting:

    This position reports directly to the Manager of the Environmental Simulation Laboratory

    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
    • 10+ years of experience in environmental testing, sustaining engineering, or reliability engineering.
    • Hands-on experience with climatic, mechanical, and corrosion test equipment.
    • Knowledge of data acquisition, test automation, and analysis tools (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, Minitab, Python).
    • Familiarity with failure analysis, predictive maintenance, and statistical process control (SPC).
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
    • Ability to follow mechanical and electrical setup diagrams/instructions
    • Basic understanding of physics, electricity, and electronics
    • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
    • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused testing environment.

    Preferred Skills:

    • Experience working in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
    • Certification in Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Six Sigma, or ASQ Quality Engineering.
    • Background in product validation, shock, and climate testing for aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or consumer electronics.
    • Familiarity with battery testing, HALT/HASS, or accelerated life testing methodologies.
    • MIL-STD-810
    • Automotive standard (LV124, VW80000, ISO 16750)
    • The right candidate could receive a senior title for this position.

    Requirements:

    • Ability to maintain confidentially
    • Needs to be receptive to and accept guidance from others
    • Ability to deal with difficult people and problems
    • Able to work well in a team environment
    • Able to work in a diverse group of people
    • Attention to detail
    • Willing to work overtime as necessary
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
    • Perform other duties as assigned
    • Travel as needed according to company guidelines

    Physical Demands:

    • Able to stand or sit for long periods of time
    • Able to lift 50 pounds
    • Ability to climb ladders and use scissor lifts to mount devices, such as antennas
    • Ability to safely use power tools and perform light machining

    Compensation:

    • $40 to $55 per hour

    Schedule:

    • Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm

    What we offer:

    • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
    • Life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid vacation and holidays

    Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Eurofins

    Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. Eurofins PSS Insourcing has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our team.  We are searching for a business development professional with proven experience selling and implementing high-value sales.  Someone who thrives on identifying and closing new business caring for the client through the process will succeed in this role. This position offers the excitement of hunting for new clients with the goal of diversifying our offerings and client base as well as the opportunity to foster and expand partnerships with key clients.  This is a hybrid role working remotely from a home office, travelling locally and within the region for prospect and current client meetings as well as full days spent at current client sites to maximize networking and relationship building opportunities. A successful candidate will have a proven track record and is comfortable reaching out to and meeting with high level decision makers including C-Suite.  This position will manage the strategic sales process including identifying client needs, defining and presenting how PSS can address them, as well as managing the implementation process for new programs. If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today! 

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