We are seeking a hands-on Reliability Test & Failure Analysis Technician to support environmental, mechanical, electrical, and long-duration reliability testing of power electronics assemblies used in Solid State Transformer (SST) systems. This role is responsible for preparing test samples, building and maintaining test fixtures, operating environmental and vibration test equipment, monitoring long-term reliability tests, documenting results, and supporting failure analysis activities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and experienced with power electronics hardware, environmental chambers, vibration systems, laboratory instrumentation, and test equipment. The technician will work closely with Reliability, Failure Analysis, Quality, Manufacturing, and Facilities teams to execute reliability qualification, burn-in, and operational reliability testing.

Reliability Test Setup & Sample Preparation

Prepare, inspect, document, and track test samples including PSM boards, and critical sub-assemblies and systems.

Perform board bring-up, functional verification, pre- and post-test inspections, and hardware teardown activities.

Maintain sample traceability, collect measurements, capture photographs, and document hardware condition before, during, and after testing.

Coordinate rework and return of hardware to engineering teams for analysis.

Test Fixtures & Equipment Support

Build, modify, maintain, and improve reliability test fixtures and support equipment.

Install, verify, and maintain power supplies, thermocouples, temperature, and humidity sensors, and data collection equipment.

Support burn-in and Operational Reliability Test (ORT) development through fixture improvements, repeatability verification, and sample processing.

Environmental & Reliability Testing

Reliability Test & Failure Analysis Technician

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Amperesand

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