Reliability Test Engineer

DoorDash, Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $170,000–$250,000 / yr
Posted: 81 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About DoorDash, Inc

DoorDash, Inc. is an American company operating online food ordering and food delivery. It trades under the symbol DASH. With a 56% market share, DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the United States.

DoorDash, Inc currently has 187 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Reliability Test Engineer

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Reliability Test Engineer, DoorDash Air is a Senior/Staff role within the DoorDash Labs team, which focuses on developing automation and robotics solutions for last-mile logistics. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and validation of unmanned platforms at both system and component levels. Day-to-day responsibilities include running and monitoring tests in internal facilities and external labs, performing root cause analysis on failures to suggest design changes, and creating novel, scaled tests for autonomous systems. To succeed, the candidate must possess expertise in test equipment like environmental chambers, vibration tables, water testers, and DAQs. Required technical skills include Python for automating reliability tests, CAD and shop tools for designing fixtures or rigs, and a degree in an engineering discipline. The role addresses the challenge of ensuring reliable hardware performance within autonomous robotics systems.

Skills

Python CAD Root Cause Analysis Robotics

What you'll do

Run and monitor tests within internal facilities and at external test labs.
Develop new test methods and equipment to identify failures before they occur in the field.
Perform root cause analysis on lab and field failures to suggest necessary design changes.
Create novel and scaled testing protocols for autonomous systems.
Write Python scripts to automate reliability tests.
Design and build custom fixtures, rigs, and test equipment using CAD and shop tools.
Manage complex test programs through clear technical communication and documentation.

What we're looking for

A bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
Mastery of test equipment including environmental chambers, vibration tables, water testers, and DAQs.
Experience designing and building custom testers, fixtures, and test rigs using CAD and shop tools.
Ability to write Python scripts to automate reliability tests.
Proven experience in test development, execution, and root cause analysis for autonomous systems.
Strong technical communication and documentation skills to manage complex programs.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.