Reliability Test Engineer at Rondo Energy in Alameda, CA | USD110,000-170,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

test automation

scada development

reliability metrics

data analysis

sensor integration

safety protocols

Write test automation code, via Ignition, Python or similar.
Develop SCADA/HMI screens and dashboards for custom equipment.
Assist in developing reliability metrics and lifetime assessments.
Analyze test data and provide reports to key stakeholders
Integrate and calibrate various process sensors (temperature, heat flux, power measurement, etc.) to support accurate and reliable testing of thermal systems.
Assist in building test equipment and fixtures for mechanical, electrical, and thermal testing.
Perform and operate tests for accelerated life testing (ALT), highly accelerated life testing (HALT), and highly accelerated stress screening (HASS).
Assist in conceptual design of custom test equipment
Prioritize safety by implementing and adhering to safety protocols and industry standards throughout testing processes.

Requirements

engineering degree

plc programming

halt

data acquisition

heat transfer

problem solving

5+ years of experience in operating test equipment and testing systems and components.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in testing and validation.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency in standard laboratory equipment (oscilloscope, multimeters, power meters, thermocouples, etc.).
Familiar with HALT, reliability testing
Experience with low voltage control panel design and PLC programming
Familiar with medium voltage and high voltage wiring and customized equipment.
Good understanding of heat transfer principles and thermal systems testing methodologies.
Experience with different sensor types and data acquisition systems.
Experience with high-temperature materials testing (above 1000˚C).
Good laboratory practices (GLP) with operating and handling materials involving electromechanical and high temperature applications.
Knowledge of medium voltage systems and components.

Benefits

Life Insurance and ADD
Comprehensive Medical Benefits
Catered lunches on-site
Flexible time off policy
Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!
Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
401(k) plan with company match
Dental & Vision Benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

90% Efficiency

Electric Thermal Energy Storage System

Delivers high efficiency at a biofuels plant in Pixley, CA.

$22M Series A

Funding Raise

Secure significant investment from Microsoft Climate Innovation, Breakthrough Energy, and others.

100–300 MWh

Modular Heat Batteries

Deployed across various industrial sectors to store renewable electricity as industrial heat.

2.4 GWh/year

Brick Manufacturing Facility

Largest facility built with Siam Cement Group, scaling to 90 GWh/year.

Reimagined century-old brick storage to store renewable electricity as 1,100–1,500 °C industrial heat.
First commercial electric thermal energy storage system in 2023.
Deploys modular heat batteries across sectors: food & beverage, cement, chemicals, textiles, mining, fuels, and more.
Typical projects include a cement plant in Southeast Asia, Diageo distilleries in Illinois/Kentucky under DOE support, and a bio-fuels facility in California.
Specializes in zero-combustion drop-in boiler replacements delivering continuous superheated air or steam, with optional combined heat-and-power setups.
Achieved deep decarbonization by replacing fossil-fuel systems with clean, low-cost heat-as-a-service powered by wind and solar.

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

98% Efficiency

Energy Efficiency

Rondo Heat Battery achieves over 98% energy efficiency, enabling continuous 24/7 zero-carbon heat and power from intermittent renewable electricity.

€80M+ Funding

Project Funding

Rondo Heat Battery projects in Europe are supported by over €80 million in funding for decarbonization initiatives.

12 Mt CO₂ Savings

Annual Carbon Savings

SCG's 90 GWh factory, powered by Rondo Heat Batteries, is projected to save 12 million metric tons of CO₂ annually.

2026–2028 Target

Carbon Neutrality

Key customers are targeting carbon neutrality by 2026–2028 using Rondo Heat Batteries to eliminate Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

Eliminates Scope 1 & Scope 2 emissions and produces no NOₓ, SOₓ, or particulate matter.
Supports industrial decarbonization via commercial deployments (e.g., Calgren, Diageo, Covestro, GreenLab) converting fossil‑fuel heat to renewable electric thermal storage.
Rondo joined Renewable Thermal Collaborative to scale renewable heating and cooling globally.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

About Rondo Energy

Careers at Rondo

Energy Storage Solutions

Role

Description

test automation

scada development

reliability metrics

data analysis

sensor integration

safety protocols

Write test automation code, via Ignition, Python or similar.
Develop SCADA/HMI screens and dashboards for custom equipment.
Assist in developing reliability metrics and lifetime assessments.
Analyze test data and provide reports to key stakeholders
Integrate and calibrate various process sensors (temperature, heat flux, power measurement, etc.) to support accurate and reliable testing of thermal systems.
Assist in building test equipment and fixtures for mechanical, electrical, and thermal testing.
Perform and operate tests for accelerated life testing (ALT), highly accelerated life testing (HALT), and highly accelerated stress screening (HASS).
Assist in conceptual design of custom test equipment
Prioritize safety by implementing and adhering to safety protocols and industry standards throughout testing processes.

Requirements

engineering degree

plc programming

halt

data acquisition

heat transfer

problem solving

5+ years of experience in operating test equipment and testing systems and components.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in testing and validation.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency in standard laboratory equipment (oscilloscope, multimeters, power meters, thermocouples, etc.).
Familiar with HALT, reliability testing
Experience with low voltage control panel design and PLC programming
Familiar with medium voltage and high voltage wiring and customized equipment.
Good understanding of heat transfer principles and thermal systems testing methodologies.
Experience with different sensor types and data acquisition systems.
Experience with high-temperature materials testing (above 1000˚C).
Good laboratory practices (GLP) with operating and handling materials involving electromechanical and high temperature applications.
Knowledge of medium voltage systems and components.

Benefits

Life Insurance and ADD
Comprehensive Medical Benefits
Catered lunches on-site
Flexible time off policy
Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!
Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
401(k) plan with company match
Dental & Vision Benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

90% Efficiency

Electric Thermal Energy Storage System

Delivers high efficiency at a biofuels plant in Pixley, CA.

$22M Series A

Funding Raise

Secure significant investment from Microsoft Climate Innovation, Breakthrough Energy, and others.

100–300 MWh

Modular Heat Batteries

Deployed across various industrial sectors to store renewable electricity as industrial heat.

2.4 GWh/year

Brick Manufacturing Facility

Largest facility built with Siam Cement Group, scaling to 90 GWh/year.

Reimagined century-old brick storage to store renewable electricity as 1,100–1,500 °C industrial heat.
First commercial electric thermal energy storage system in 2023.
Deploys modular heat batteries across sectors: food & beverage, cement, chemicals, textiles, mining, fuels, and more.
Typical projects include a cement plant in Southeast Asia, Diageo distilleries in Illinois/Kentucky under DOE support, and a bio-fuels facility in California.
Specializes in zero-combustion drop-in boiler replacements delivering continuous superheated air or steam, with optional combined heat-and-power setups.
Achieved deep decarbonization by replacing fossil-fuel systems with clean, low-cost heat-as-a-service powered by wind and solar.

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

98% Efficiency

Energy Efficiency

Rondo Heat Battery achieves over 98% energy efficiency, enabling continuous 24/7 zero-carbon heat and power from intermittent renewable electricity.

€80M+ Funding

Project Funding

Rondo Heat Battery projects in Europe are supported by over €80 million in funding for decarbonization initiatives.

12 Mt CO₂ Savings

Annual Carbon Savings

SCG's 90 GWh factory, powered by Rondo Heat Batteries, is projected to save 12 million metric tons of CO₂ annually.

2026–2028 Target

Carbon Neutrality

Key customers are targeting carbon neutrality by 2026–2028 using Rondo Heat Batteries to eliminate Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

Eliminates Scope 1 & Scope 2 emissions and produces no NOₓ, SOₓ, or particulate matter.
Supports industrial decarbonization via commercial deployments (e.g., Calgren, Diageo, Covestro, GreenLab) converting fossil‑fuel heat to renewable electric thermal storage.
Rondo joined Renewable Thermal Collaborative to scale renewable heating and cooling globally.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

About Rondo Energy

Careers at Rondo

Energy Storage Solutions