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Allison Transmission

Test Engineer

Indiana, PA

Has experience and basic understanding of computer programming to modify durability test cycles and post processing applications * Documents test events/results through Test Reports, log entries and ...

Impulse Space

Solar Array Test Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Solar Array Test Engineer Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time ... Plan and run environmental and durability tests such as thermal cycling, UV exposure, vibration, or ...

RFA Engineering

Mechanical Test Engineer

Horicon, WI · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Plan and execute mechanical, durability, and performance tests to support product development and validation activities. * Collaborate with test requesters and engineering teams to define test ...

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Staff Vehicle Test Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

Define, create, and drive execution for overall vehicle durability/environmental test targets while working cross functionally with systems and sub-systems engineering teams. * Support test planning ...

Masco Corporation

Test Engineer

Vista, CA · On-site

As a Test Engineer, you'll play a critical role in making that happen. In this role, you'll ... durability over the full product lifecycle. You'll design and execute test protocols, build and ...

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How much do durability test engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for durability test engineer in the United States is $59.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.71 and $75.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical responsibilities of a Durability Test Engineer on a daily basis?

As a Durability Test Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities might include designing test protocols, setting up and conducting mechanical or environmental stress tests, and collecting and analyzing data to assess product longevity. You’ll often work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to identify and address possible weaknesses in prototypes or finished products. Reporting test results and recommending design improvements are also key parts of the role. This position requires a blend of hands-on lab work, data analysis, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure products meet rigorous durability standards.

What is a Durability Test Engineer job?

A Durability Test Engineer is responsible for evaluating the longevity and reliability of products, components, or systems under various conditions. They design and conduct tests to identify potential weaknesses, simulate real-world usage, and ensure products meet durability standards. This role involves analyzing test data, collaborating with design teams for improvements, and recommending changes to enhance product lifespan. Durability Test Engineers work in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and consumer goods. Their goal is to validate product performance and ensure customer satisfaction by minimizing failures and defects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Durability Test Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Durability Test Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical or automotive engineering, solid analytical skills, and experience with fatigue and stress testing. Familiarity with industry-standard test equipment, data acquisition systems, and software such as LabVIEW or MATLAB is highly beneficial, and certifications like Six Sigma or ISTQB can enhance your profile. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and attention to detail are standout soft skills for this position. These skills ensure accurate evaluation of product reliability, support collaborative troubleshooting, and contribute to delivering robust, high-quality products.

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Reliability Test Engineer

Reliability Test Engineer

Advanced Input Systems

Coeur D Alene, ID • On-site

$100K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

AIS, a division of 1HMX, is a global leader in Human Machine eXperience (HMX) solutions, delivering innovative, high-performance products that power the future of human interaction with technology. Our portfolio includes electro-mechanical assemblies, virtual reality components, infection control interfaces, and industrial and medical display systems. With a focus on quality, precision, and customer satisfaction, we support a wide range of industries from our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
Position Summary
The Reliability Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring the dependability, durability, safety, and regulatory compliance of 1HMX products. This role focuses on designing and executing reliability and compliance test strategies that validate product performance throughout the full product lifecycle from concept and development through production and sustainment.
This role works closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Systems, Quality, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Customer Support teams to translate product requirements into meaningful reliability tests, analysis of results, identification of risks, and driving design and process improvements that enhance product robustness and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Reliability & Compliance Testing
  • Design, develop, and execute reliability and durability test plans for HMI, embedded electronics, electromechanical assemblies, touch interfaces, displays, and wearable devices.
  • Conduct environmental, mechanical, electrical, and operational stress testing to evaluate product robustness.
  • Support compliance testing related to product safety, EMC/EMI and wireless in accordance with international standards (e.g., UL/IEC, FCC, CE).
  • Define test requirements aligned with customer, regulatory, and internal reliability objectives.

Data Analysis & Risk Identification
  • Analyze test data to identify failure trends, performance limits, and potential reliability risks.
  • Apply statistical analysis methods to interpret results and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Provide clear feedback and actionable recommendations to design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  • Support failure analysis and root-cause investigations using structured methodologies.
  • Validate effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions through targeted re-testing.
  • Contribute to company growth and continuous improvement initiatives across NPI and Sustaining Engineering.

Standards, Documentation & Collaboration
  • Assist in developing, refining, and maintaining product testing standards, procedures, and best practices.
  • Have knowledge of safety, ESD, EMC, and power transient standards to advise the design team and customers in regard to standard selection and requirements for a product.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Management to understand product requirements and risks.
  • Document test plans, procedures, results, and conclusions in clear, concise technical reports.
  • Support external labs, audits, certifications, and customer reliability inquiries.

Technical Awareness & Industry Trends
  • Stay current with emerging reliability testing methods, tools, and industry standards.
  • Recommend improvements to test methodologies, fixtures, automation, and data-collection processes.

Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in reliability engineering, test engineering, product engineering, or system-level testing, preferably involving HMI, embedded electronics, or electro-mechanical products.
  • Proven experience designing and executing reliability and durability tests.
  • Strong knowledge of product testing methodologies, quality standards, and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience with EMC/EMI, wireless, product safety, and international regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to document, present, and communicate technical findings effectively.
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple concurrent priorities.
  • Able to read and produce electrical schematics and PCB layouts to debug product failures & develop product test fixtures.
  • Proficient in the use of electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, current meters, spectrum analyzers, as well as more specialized electrical test equipment.
  • Understand how to operate, program, and coordinate calibration and maintenance of laboratory chambers (Ultra-violet, Environmental, HALT, and RF Emissions)
  • Understand the use of ESD discharge and PCB strain test equipment.

Preferred
  • Experience in regulated or high-reliability industries such as medical devices, aerospace, industrial equipment, or defense.
  • iNARTE EMC engineer certification.
  • Proficient in LabVIEW, Power BI, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
  • Experience with environmental stress testing (thermal cycling, vibration, shock, humidity).
  • Knowledge of HALT/HASS, and reliability growth techniques.
  • Exposure to automated test systems or custom test fixture development.

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