Reliability Test Technician in Durham, North Carolina at Phononic, Inc.

Phononic is transforming the way data centers cool. As a Reliability Test Technician, you will be at the front lines of innovation, ensuring our thermoelectric devices meet the highest standards of durability and performance. This is more than a lab-role; it’s a career-growth opportunity where you will learn advanced engineering skillsets and play a critical part in the development of new products.

Responsibilities

· Precision Execution: Execute detailed reliability test plans for thermoelectric devices, ensuring every data point is accurate and dependable.

· Hands-on Technical Support: Lead sample preparation and test setups, including precision soldering, wiring, wire-bonding, and building thermocouples.

· Characterization & Analysis: Set up Z-meter test recipes and perform device characterization to identify the limits of our technology.

· Data Integrity: Use JMP, Access, and Excel to process reliability data and provide actionable updates to internal stakeholders.

· Problem Solving: Actively identify setup issues and part failure. You will assist the engineering team in analyzing failures to drive product improvements.

· Operational Excellence: Maintain a high-functioning lab environment through daily walkthroughs, light equipment maintenance, inventory management and the creation of clear work instructions.

Position Requirements

· Associates of Science degree and 2 years of experience in materials science, electrical engineering, manufacturing or similar field preferred. Applicants with lesser qualifications may be considered and will be trained.

· Analytically inclined and able to carry out both complex and routine analyses with a focus on speed of execution and careful attention to detail.

· Candidates must detail oriented and show ability to strictly adhere to procedure minimal supervision

· Must have excellent manual dexterity. Candidates must be team players, take good direction, and have the desire to learn.

· Capable of clearly defining issues/progress and communicating status via email

· Experience with Windows Operating Systems & MS office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

· JMP, database and programming skills are desirable

· Prior experience in SEM, EDX and other image techniques is desirable

Physical requirements

The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.

Phononic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.