Test & Reliability Engineer

• Create reliability test and validation plans for AV hardware components and subsystem

• Lead and organize DFMEA efforts within the Hardware and Vehicle groups

• Collect data to support component testing and validation plan creation

• Design custom test profiles as needed utilizing field measurements and requirements

• Perform tests internally and manage outsourced testing activities as needed

• Interpret test data and generate reports to provide feedback to the cross-functional teams

• Design, assemble, operate and maintain test equipment and infrastructure

• Lead test campaigns for the components or subsystems

• Support the creation of reliability and performance benchmarks for custom components

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support testable requirement creation

This role requires 3-5 years of experience, typically with mechanical engineering experience, with a strong understanding of field testing (vibration, thermal) and automotive test standards (ISO 16750, IEC 60026, GMW 3172)., * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related field

• 5+ years of engineering testing & validation experience in the hardware space with a strong focus on designing & managing validation plans

• Several years of hands-on experience in the automotive, trucking, aerospace, robotics, or automation industry

• Experience defining and managing mechanical and environmental tests for components that are integrated into vehicles or robots

• Experience with vehicle communication protocols (CAN/LIN/T1 ETH)

• Experience with setting up and collecting data with data acquisition systems for testing purposes

• Experience with processing data collected with DAQ (CANbus/LIN/T1 ETH)

• Familiarity using measured data to create HALT tests for accelerated testing

• Experience with CAD tools

• Experience with sensor technology such as camera, ultrasound, lidar, and radar (preferred)

• Familiarity to automate workflows (macros or data analysis) (preferred)

• Familiarity with MatLab and/or Python (preferred)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mountain View, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.