Reliability Test Technician

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Reliability Test Technician

San Francisco, CA.

Payrate: $65/hr W2

Duration: 2 months (Possible extension based on performance & budget)

Seeking a highly motivated Reliability Test Technician to join our team. This individual will play a key role in the development and test of our autonomous platforms at the system and component levels.

The ideal candidate has expertise developing and executing tests in an organized manner and is passionate about making robotic systems as good as they can be by breaking them.

• 5+ years of hands‑on technical experience in mechanical, electrical, computer, automotive, or robotics industries is required.
• Strong understanding of schematics, datasheets, and the ability to interpret them accurately is required.
• Experience operating environmental test chambers, vibration tables, and mechanical load frames is required.
• Experience soldering, crimping, and working with cable management in lab or shop environments is required.
• Proficiency with lab tools and equipment including DAQ systems, sensors, instruments, 3D printers, and common shop power tools and machinery is required.
• Knowledge of CAD software (Solidworks, Onshape etc) for 3D model navigation and design edits is required.
• Experience with Linux for robotic system testing and integration is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to work on-site and in the field as needed
• You're able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a hands‑on lab/warehouse environment

• Collaborate with a tight knit team to execute tests and clearly document findings to support root cause analysis.
• Work with a variety of components including electronics, sensors, actuators, and structures.
• Document detailed test procedures and findings for future reference and repeatability.
• Maintain an orderly test lab environment to ensure organization and efficiency.
• Provide continuous feedback to team members to improve test specifications and systems.
• Support tests at outside test labs and field test sites.