Ouraring Inc
Staff Reliability Test Engineer On-site - San Diego, California
Ouraring Inc, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped 2.5 million people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.
Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office.
We are looking for a
Hardware Reliability Staff Test Engineer
to join our San Diego team. In this role, you will lead reliability engineering efforts across our hardware platforms, ensuring robust, high-quality products that meet demanding consumer expectations. You will be both a
hands-on technical expert
and an
operative lead , capable of planning, executing, and innovating reliability test methods while mentoring and guiding other engineers in the lab. This is an
on-site position
based in San Diego, CA. Key Responsibilities
Define, plan, and lead
hardware reliability strategies
for wearable electronics products.
Serve as the technical authority for
reliability test methods, standards, and practices .
Execute and oversee
mechanical stress and environmental tests
at both component and system level.
Drive
failure analysis and root cause investigations , collaborating with design, Quality and manufacturing teams to ensure corrective actions.
Develop
new reliability test methods
to validate innovative hardware products and features and next-generation products.
Create and maintain
test plans, procedures, and processes , including coordination with contracted testing labs and contract manufacturers
Provide
data-driven reports, insights, and recommendations
to project leadership and cross-functional teams.
Partner with
hardware, firmware, test engineering, and contract manufacturing
to ensure reliability is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
Guide and mentor
test engineers
to build a high-performing reliability capability.
Qualifications
Required
8+ years of experience
in hardware reliability engineering for consumer electronics.
Proven success in
designing and executing reliability testing programs
end-to-end.
Mechanical stress tests
Environmental reliability tests
System-level and component-level testing.
Strong
failure analysis and debugging skills , with an analytical mindset.
Ability to
design and implement new test protocols
for innovative products.
Familiarity with
industry reliability standards and regulatory requirements .
Experience with
managing contracted testing
and external lab partnerships.
Independent, proactive, and collaborative working style with a
“let’s get things done”
attitude.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
Experience in
wearable technology, consumer electronics, or similar industries .
Background in building or scaling
reliability engineering labs and processes .
Hands-on with analysis tools (e.g., JMP, MATLAB, Python) or test automation.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Reliability Engineering, or related field .
Work Model Collaboration with global hardware, firmware, test engineering, and manufacturing teams.
Occasional travel may be required (to suppliers or Finland). At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health and add to our benefits! What we offer: Competitive salary and equity packages Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off Paid sick leave and parental leave Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Region 2: These ranges are correct sry - $169,000 - $211,000 Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers! We’ve been alerted to scammers posing as ŌURA recruiters, especially for remote roles. Please note: Our jobs are listed only on the ŌURA Careers page and trusted job boards. We will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront. Official offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email. Stay cautious and protect your personal details. To all recruitment agencies: Oura does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Oura employees, or any other organization's location. Oura is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Ōura? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Website Legal First Name * Legal Last Name * Preferred First Name City * State * Select... Please share if you will need any accommodations during the interview process if your application is selected. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States of America? * Select... Do you now, or will you in the future, require Ouraring sponsorship for employment-based immigration status (e.g. H-1B or other status) in order to work for Ouraring? * Select... Please give us an example of a reliability test program you personally designed and executed for a hardware or consumer electronics product? * This is an on-site role in San Diego with both hands-on testing and team leadership responsibilities — how does that fit with what you’re looking for in your next role? *
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Hardware Reliability Staff Test Engineer
to join our San Diego team. In this role, you will lead reliability engineering efforts across our hardware platforms, ensuring robust, high-quality products that meet demanding consumer expectations. You will be both a
hands-on technical expert
and an
operative lead , capable of planning, executing, and innovating reliability test methods while mentoring and guiding other engineers in the lab. This is an
on-site position
based in San Diego, CA. Key Responsibilities
Define, plan, and lead
hardware reliability strategies
for wearable electronics products.
Serve as the technical authority for
reliability test methods, standards, and practices .
Execute and oversee
mechanical stress and environmental tests
at both component and system level.
Drive
failure analysis and root cause investigations , collaborating with design, Quality and manufacturing teams to ensure corrective actions.
Develop
new reliability test methods
to validate innovative hardware products and features and next-generation products.
Create and maintain
test plans, procedures, and processes , including coordination with contracted testing labs and contract manufacturers
Provide
data-driven reports, insights, and recommendations
to project leadership and cross-functional teams.
Partner with
hardware, firmware, test engineering, and contract manufacturing
to ensure reliability is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
Guide and mentor
test engineers
to build a high-performing reliability capability.
Qualifications
Required
8+ years of experience
in hardware reliability engineering for consumer electronics.
Proven success in
designing and executing reliability testing programs
end-to-end.
Mechanical stress tests
Environmental reliability tests
System-level and component-level testing.
Strong
failure analysis and debugging skills , with an analytical mindset.
Ability to
design and implement new test protocols
for innovative products.
Familiarity with
industry reliability standards and regulatory requirements .
Experience with
managing contracted testing
and external lab partnerships.
Independent, proactive, and collaborative working style with a
“let’s get things done”
attitude.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
Experience in
wearable technology, consumer electronics, or similar industries .
Background in building or scaling
reliability engineering labs and processes .
Hands-on with analysis tools (e.g., JMP, MATLAB, Python) or test automation.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Reliability Engineering, or related field .
Work Model Collaboration with global hardware, firmware, test engineering, and manufacturing teams.
Occasional travel may be required (to suppliers or Finland). At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health and add to our benefits! What we offer: Competitive salary and equity packages Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off Paid sick leave and parental leave Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Region 2: These ranges are correct sry - $169,000 - $211,000 Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers! We’ve been alerted to scammers posing as ŌURA recruiters, especially for remote roles. Please note: Our jobs are listed only on the ŌURA Careers page and trusted job boards. We will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront. Official offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email. Stay cautious and protect your personal details. To all recruitment agencies: Oura does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Oura employees, or any other organization's location. Oura is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Ōura? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Website Legal First Name * Legal Last Name * Preferred First Name City * State * Select... Please share if you will need any accommodations during the interview process if your application is selected. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States of America? * Select... Do you now, or will you in the future, require Ouraring sponsorship for employment-based immigration status (e.g. H-1B or other status) in order to work for Ouraring? * Select... Please give us an example of a reliability test program you personally designed and executed for a hardware or consumer electronics product? * This is an on-site role in San Diego with both hands-on testing and team leadership responsibilities — how does that fit with what you’re looking for in your next role? *
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