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Senior Lab Technician - Power Systems

Electric Hydrogen Co.

Electric Hydrogen Co.

San Jose, CA, USA
Posted on Friday, December 22, 2023

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.

We are looking for a Senior Lab Technician, Power Systems who will work with our Power Systems Engineering team. You will manage lab resources, equipment, supplies and components and and organize the lab space and equipment. You will also assist with organizing and collaborating with engineers and other internal groups with testing, as well as provide input and feedback to engineers.

You will onsite in our office in San Jose, CA, and you will report to our Manager, Power and Electrical Engineering.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Assist with all aspects of prototype builds of power electronics converters including:
    • Construction of test fixtures
    • Perform prototype testing per written specification or verbal instruction
    • Wiring for both low voltage and high voltage/high current circuits
    • Rework electronic boards
    • Perform functional testing and failure analysis to a component level
  • Coordinate activities with internal and external suppliers to ensure delivery and installation of equipment

Qualifications

  • 5 years of Experience with soldering, electrical/mechanical assembly, and component-level electronics debug and repair
  • 5 years of Experience with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies
  • Manual dexterity to assemble very small components with magnification assistance

Compensation & Benefits | S4

San Carlos Zone
$46.26$59.25 USD

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.​

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:​

  • an equity grant​
  • time off programs​
  • a $75/month cell phone allowance​
  • a 4% employer 401(k) match​
  • 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage​
  • a discretionary bonus​

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

COVID-19 vaccination required for all employees and contingent workers, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of vaccination to attend an onsite interview or at their first day of employment.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!