Reliability Test Technician

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 Compensation Actual compensation within the pay range listed below will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. Base salary is localized according to employee work location. DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others. To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here . See below for paid time off details: For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year. For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week). The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colo ... (truncated, view full listing at source)