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Job DescriptionGeneral 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
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 InformationCompensation
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in a related engineering major, such as electrical or computer engineering
- Experience executing reliability, environmental, mechanical, and certification testing procedures
- Experience setting up, operating, and maintaining test equipment and thermal chambers
- Experience documenting test setups and results with photographic evidence
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data using spreadsheets, charts, and presentation materials
- Experience tracking and communicating testing progress
- Experience supporting multiple tests and products across development cycles
- Experience ensuring safe operation of laboratory setups and proper use of trained equipment
- SolidWorks skills
- Instron testing experience
- Must already be in Mountain View, California or willing to relocate at own cost
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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