Field Reliability Technician

The role

You will test returned hardware and help engineers find root causes. You will build and improve test fixtures, equipment, and processes while keeping the lab safe and organized.

What you will do

• Test returned hardware and help engineers find root cause.
• Build and improve the fixtures, test equipment, and processes used to triage returns.
• Track throughput and results.
• Flag new quality issues.
• Give engineers the context to prioritize fixes in firmware, the product, or the line.
• Keep the lab safe, clean, and organized.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience supporting design, testing, or assembly in an engineering or technical environment.
• Comfort with multimeters, power supplies, and standard lab tools.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with engineers and vendors.
• Curiosity about how things work and a desire to understand the hardware you test.

Nice to have

• An associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field
• Teardown and failure analysis of electronics or batteries.
• Soldering, rework, and harness building.
• Oscilloscopes, data acquisition, or thermal cameras.
• Working safely around high voltage.
• Google Workspace and basic IT troubleshooting.

About the company

Base is America’s next-generation power company rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries.