Reliability Test Engineer at SGS in Mountain View, CA

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

General Description: The Reliability Test Engineer position is responsible for executing reliability testing, operating lab equipment and thermal chambers, documenting results, and reporting test progress and findings across product development.

- Starting compensation is based on experience.
- No H1 Sponsorship.
- Must Already be in Mountain View, CA or willing to relocate at own cost

Primary Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Execute established reliability test procedures, including environmental, mechanical, and certification testing
• Set up, operate, and maintain test equipment and thermal chambers for temperature and humidity testing
• Document test setups and results with clear photographic evidence
• Collect, analyze, and report results using spreadsheets, charts, and presentation slides
• Track and communicate testing progress in a timely manner
• Support multiple tests and products across the development lifecycle
• Ensure safe operation of all test setups and proper use of trained lab equipment

Qualifications

Work Experience Requirements:

• SolidWorks skills and Instron testing experience are a plus.
• Work experience requirements include executing reliability testing procedures (environmental, mechanical, and certification), setting up, operating, and maintaining test equipment and thermal chambers, and documenting test setups and results with photographic evidence.
• Candidates should have experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data using spreadsheets, charts, and presentation materials, as well as tracking and communicating test progress.
• Experience supporting multiple tests and products across development cycles is required, along with ensuring safe operation of lab setups and proper use of trained equipment.

Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science in related engineering major (EE, CE, etc.)

Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $85,000 to $90,000 per year. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close November 2, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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