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ALSO

Staff Vehicle Test Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$190K - $225K/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 ...

Ralliant

Sr. Test Engineer

Plainville, CT · On-site

The Senior Test Engineer ensures disciplined, data-driven problem solving by challenging ... and durability/life testing. * Serve as technical lead for external validation activities by ...

Intertek

Test Technician - Durability

Kentwood, MI · On-site

The Tech II is responsible for performing the testing activities in the Durability test lab and ... Programming PLC experience is a plus * Ability to drive a Hilo Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing

Test Engineer

Newnan, GA · On-site

... durability, function, and quality. Position performs in dynamic collaboration with peer engineering staff, and management. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES : * Prepare and execute evaluations of ...

Yamaha

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Newnan, GA · On-site

... durability, function, and quality. Position performs in dynamic collaboration with peer engineering staff, and management. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES : * Prepare and execute evaluations of ...

DEKA

Senior Test Engineer

Manchester, NH · On-site

Writing test plans, test procedures and other activities involving performance, durability, and ... Knowledge and deep understanding of engineering fundamentals * Capability to create and clearly ...

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As of Jul 17, 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.

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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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Staff Vehicle Test Engineer

Staff Vehicle Test Engineer

ALSO

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$190K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

ALSO is looking for a Vehicle Test Engineer to play a key role in defining and supporting reliability/durability and feature testing.

What You Will Do

  • 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 and execution for fleet based validation activities to help drive edge case extraction, localized product use testing, and data ingestion.

  • Support definition and realization of KPI’s to drive product use metrics.

  • Supporting vehicle integration and measurement equipment setup, configuration, and operation.

  • Drive testing at vehicle level for software features, performance, functionality, and stability.

  • Drive traceability and directly support defect triage and management.

  • Support planning and execution of vehicle tests to identify and align to homologation topics.

What You Will Bring

  • BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field

  • 5+ years of professional experience in systems test engineering, vehicle testing, or vehicle durability testing.

  • Experience with instrumentation and data collection. E.g. accelerometers, strain gauges, force transducers, fleet ops, data logging equipment and signal conditioning

  • Core understanding of systems engineering processes and methods.

  • Experience with testing vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and high temperature and humidity, corrosion tests

  • Experience with homologation, and durability testing.

  • Requirements management tools such as JAMA.

  • Planning and organization tools (JIRA/Confluence)

  • Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, SPI) and Vector tools

  • Comfortable riding 2 wheeled vehicles of various speed and power levels

Location: This is an onsite position requiring attendance in the office five (5) days per week. Once fully ramped and in alignment with their manager, employees may have the opportunity for limited flexibility, including the potential to work remotely one day per week, based on business and team needs.

The salary for this position ranges from $190,000 to $225,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Perks & Benefits
• Robust health coverage — excellent health, dental, and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO, with FSA & HSA options
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
• Rich fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny
• Flexible time off
• 401(k) match

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces. 

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.