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# Reliability Test Engineer (Part-Time & Temp to Perm)

- **Company:** Gradient Corporation
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $41,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Bioinformatics, SolidWorks (CAD), LabVIEW, MATLAB
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7410be7bf6a53612

## About the Role

Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical, Electronics, or Embedded software Engineering.

 * Hands-on experience with Arduino, hardware controls, firmware and lab testing.
 * Comfortable with hardware and lab tools, and detail oriented.

Bonus Qualifications

 * Root cause analysis or FMEA experience
 * SolidWorks
 * LabVIEW/Matlab
 * Data analysis

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong because we believe that people do their best work when they can show up every day as their authentic selves. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

## Description

* Plan, run, and report reliability verification tests against defined acceptance criteria, then analyze the data and flag out-of-spec results.
 * Build and program Arduino-based automated test sequences, including sensor and data acquisition integration.
 * Tear down and inspect failed units, support root cause investigations, and log failure modes and corrective actions.
 * Follow lab safety procedures and handle equipment and units responsibly.
 * Keep clear, timely records of tests, code, CAD, and findings.
 * Communicate progress and blockers in regular check-ins with the Reliability Engineer.