Eurofins

Senior Reliability Test Engineer – Environmental Simulation Lab

Eurofins  •  $40 - $55/hr  •  Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Company Description

We’re excited to share that the Electrical & Electronics (E&E) business of Eurofins is now part of UL Solutions. E&E has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality, and trusted service across the electrical and electronics industry. Combining the teams, capabilities, and shared commitment to safety and innovation presents an exciting opportunity to strengthen E&E services and support customers around the world. This role offers a unique opportunity to join the business during an exciting period of growth and transition.

Job Description

Eurofins E&E is seeking a Senior Reliability Test Engineer – Environmental Simulation Lab to perform, document, and oversee product testing in accordance with national and international standards. This role is responsible for developing test plans, executing environmental and electrical tests, analyzing data, and preparing engineering reports. The Test Engineer works directly with customers, technicians, and internal teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely test execution in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and maintain environmental testing equipment, including thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock testers, and humidity control systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures, calibration issues, and test anomalies to minimize downtime.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, ASTM, MIL-STD-810, IEC 60068, ISTA, and other regulatory standards.
  • Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA, FMEA, FTA, Six Sigma techniques) for test failures.
  • Work with test engineers and technicians to optimize testing procedures and improve operational efficiency.
  • Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment maintenance and test execution.
  • Support regulatory audits and accreditation processes by ensuring all test systems meet certification requirements.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives in reliability testing, lab efficiency, and process automation.
  • Train lab personnel on proper test setup, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Collaborate with customers to address technical inquiries, review test plans, and recommend solutions for environmental testing challenges.

Employee Standards:

  • Support department objectives and company goals
  • Be a team player
  • Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times
  • Accommodate requests with a smile and “can do” attitude
  • Adhere to manager directives
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
  • Arrive on time, properly dressed and prepared to work
  • Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest, and professional manner
  • Communicate with customers professionally and in accordance with customer service standards
  • Be respectful of others

Reporting:

This position reports directly to the Manager of the Environmental Simulation Laboratory

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in environmental testing, sustaining engineering, or reliability engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with climatic, mechanical, and corrosion test equipment.
  • Knowledge of data acquisition, test automation, and analysis tools (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, Minitab, Python).
  • Familiarity with failure analysis, predictive maintenance, and statistical process control (SPC).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to follow mechanical and electrical setup diagrams/instructions
  • Basic understanding of physics, electricity, and electronics
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused testing environment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience working in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
  • Certification in Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Six Sigma, or ASQ Quality Engineering.
  • Background in product validation, shock, and climate testing for aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or consumer electronics.
  • Familiarity with battery testing, HALT/HASS, or accelerated life testing methodologies.
  • MIL-STD-810
  • Automotive standard (LV124, VW80000, ISO 16750)
  • The right candidate could receive a senior title for this position.

Requirements:

  • Ability to maintain confidentially
  • Needs to be receptive to and accept guidance from others
  • Ability to deal with difficult people and problems
  • Able to work well in a team environment
  • Able to work in a diverse group of people
  • Attention to detail
  • Willing to work overtime as necessary
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Travel as needed according to company guidelines

Physical Demands:

  • Able to stand or sit for long periods of time
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to climb ladders and use scissor lifts to mount devices, such as antennas
  • Ability to safely use power tools and perform light machining

Additional Information

Compensation:

  • $40 to $55 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm

What we offer:

  • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Eurofins

About Eurofins

Since 1987, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 staff across a network of independent companies in 60 countries, operating over 950 laboratories.

Performing over 450 million tests every year, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

Ever since its IPO on the French stock exchange in 1997, Eurofins has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Luxembourg, LU
Year Founded
Unknown
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