Reliability Test Engineer
Rondo EnergyAlameda, California
Full Time
Posted January 10, 2026
$110k - $170k
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Job Description
An experienced Reliability Test Engineer responsible for designing, executing, and analyzing thermal and heat transfer system tests to ensure the reliability of Rondo Energy's innovative heat battery technology, supporting industrial decarbonization efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and commission custom test rigs for thermal and heat transfer systems
- Execute reliability tests including accelerated life testing (ALT), highly accelerated life testing (HALT), and highly accelerated stress screening (HASS)
- Develop SCADA HMI screens and dashboards for custom equipment
- Write test automation code using Ignition, Python, or similar tools
- Integrate and calibrate process sensors for accurate thermal system testing
- Analyze test data and generate reports for stakeholders
- Assist in developing reliability metrics and lifetime assessments of components and systems
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in operating test equipment and testing systems and components.
- Experience with low voltage control panel design and PLC programming.
- Familiarity with medium voltage and high voltage wiring and customized equipment.
- Proficiency in using standard laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power meters, thermocouples, etc.
- Experience with different sensor types and data acquisition systems.
- Knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP) with operating and handling materials involving electromechanical and high temperature applications.
- Experience with highly accelerated life testing (HALT), accelerated life testing (ALT), and highly accelerated stress screening (HASS).
- Familiarity with heat transfer principles and thermal systems testing methodologies.
- Ability to develop SCADA HMI screens and dashboards for custom equipment.
- Ability to write test automation code using Ignition, Python, or similar programming languages.
- Experience with integrating and calibrating various process sensors such as temperature, heat flux, and power measurement sensors.
- Ability to assist in the conceptual design of custom test equipment.
- Experience in building test equipment and fixtures for mechanical, electrical, and thermal testing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in testing and validation.
- Ability to analyze test data and provide reports to key stakeholders.
- Ability to assist in developing reliability metrics and lifetime assessments.
Benefits & Perks
Annual salary range of $110,000 to $170,000
Up to 13 paid holidays per year plus a company week-long holiday in December
Flexible time off policy
Catered lunches on-site
Comprehensive medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance and AD&D
401(k) plan with company match
On-site work at Alameda HQ 5x per week
Equity compensation
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