Hardware Reliability Test Technician

About Gridware
Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response (AGR), focused on monitoring the electrical, physical, and environmental aspects of the grid that affect reliability and safety. Gridware’s advanced Active Grid Response platform uses high-precision sensors to detect potential issues early, enabling proactive maintenance and fault mitigation. This comprehensive approach helps improve safety, reduce outages, and ensure the grid operates efficiently. The company is backed by climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. For more information, please visit www.Gridware.io.

About the Role

Gridware is hiring a Reliability Test Technician to support our growing reliability team. In this role, you will work closely with reliability engineers to build test fixtures, execute tests, document results, and help diagnose product failures.

You’ll be responsible for setting up and running multiple tests in parallel, keeping work organized, and ensuring reliable, consistent execution. This is a hands-on role requiring both electronics experience (soldering, wiring, PCBA testing) and mechanical fabrication using common shop tools and 3D printers.

This role will be 100% onsite with occasional domestic travel (3–6 times per year) to support testing at partner and field locations.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with reliability engineers to develop and execute test plans

• Design and build electrical and mechanical test fixtures (soldering, wiring, shop tools, 3D printing)

• Set up, monitor, and maintain multiple concurrent reliability tests

• Collect, organize, and document test data, observations, and results

• Diagnose product failures and support root cause investigations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-documented lab environment

• Track test progress and proactively communicate issues, anomalies, and results

Required Skills :
• Hands-on experience with reliability test equipment (e.g., environmental, thermal, and drop test chambers)

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or a related field

• 4+ years of experience in a reliability lab, test environment, or similar technical role

• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple concurrent tests

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering and cross-functional teams

• Practical, “get it done” mindset with strong ownership and follow-through

Bonus Skills :
• Experience analyzing test data (e.g., Excel, JMP)

• Scripting for test automation or data analysis

• Experience coordinating with external labs or testing partners

• Experience working with CMs/ODMs and leveraging their test capabilities

• Familiarity with reliability test standards and lab equipment vendors

This describes the ideal candidate; many of us have picked up this expertise along the way. Even if you meet only part of this list, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
Paid parental leave
Alternating day off (every other Monday)
“Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees.
Commuter allowance
Company-paid training