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Reliability Test Technician

Abacus, San Francisco, CA, USA

Job type: Temporary


Title
Reliability Test Technician

Location
RO, USA, CA, San Francisco, Folsom St

Description
About the Team DoorDash Labs, established in 2018, serves as the innovation hub for DoorDash, focusing on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics.
The team's mission is to create technologies that support and augment human networks, aiming to improve efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers alike.
We're ruthlessly focused on business impact. We are a highly senior team composed of former pioneers from a variety of different robotics industries.
As of 2025, DoorDash has completed 10B lifetime deliveries. We're focused on how to do the next 10B even better.
About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Reliability Test Technician to join our team.
This individual will play a key role in the development and test of our autonomous platforms at the system and component levels.
The ideal candidate has expertise developing and executing tests in an organized manner and is passionate about making robotic systems as good as they can be by breaking them.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will... Collaborate with a tight knit team to execute tests and clearly document findings to support root cause analysis Work with a variety of components including electronics, sensors, actuators, and structures Document detailed test procedures and findings for future reference and repeatability Maintain an orderly test lab environment to ensure organization and efficiency Provide continuous feedback to team members to improve test specifications and systems Support tests at outside test labs and field test sites We're excited about you because you have... 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in mechanical, electrical, computer, automotive, or robotics industries Strong understanding of schematics, datasheets, and the ability to interpret them accurately Experience operating environmental test chambers, vibration tables, and mechanical load frames Experience soldering, crimping, and working with cable management in lab or shop environments Proficiency with lab tools and equipment including DAQ systems, sensors, instruments, 3D printers, and common shop power tools and machinery Knowledge of CAD software (Solidworks, Onshape etc) for 3D model navigation and design edits Experience with Linux for robotic system testing and integration Excellent communication and organizational skills Willingness to work on-site and in the field as needed You're able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a hands-on lab/warehouse environment NDA required

Classification
TAC: Temporary Agency Worker

Start Date
May 25, 2026

End Date
Jul 31, 2026

Business Unit
Marketplace

Solution & Requisition Sourcing Type
Vendor Neutral|Sourced

Intake Call Completion Date
2026-05-14T21:44:00.000

Workday Access - Posting
Yes

Requisition Reason
Original|Open Position

Market
CORP

Laptop
Yes

Job Posting SLA Classification
Professional

Job Posting Rejected by PMO
N/A

Job Posting Rejected
N/A

Requisition Process Type
Standard

Allow for Remote
No

Primary Hours
Standard Business Hours

Business Need
Increase in Workload

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