Eurofins
Senior Reliability Test Engineer – Environmental Simulation Lab
- Compensation
- $40–$55 / hr
- Location
- Union City, CA, us
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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
Nice to have
- 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.
Full 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.