Instrumentation Engineer

Fourth Power is developing and commercializing the lowest cost energy storage technology on the market to enable the utility grid to operate 24/7/365 on renewable energy. Our batteries store heat in low-cost carbon blocks at up to 2400 degrees Celsius – half the temperature of the sun. The batteries then convert this heat back to electricity using thermophotovoltaics (TPV) on demand.

Fourth Power has a culture of teamwork, continuous innovation based on first principles, and relentlessness in tackling challenging problems. Fourth Power is looking for highly skilled, experienced, and motivated individuals who share our passion for mitigating climate change.

Job Description

We are seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to join the Fourth Power Engineering team. You will be responsible for selecting, designing, and testing sensors and actuators for experiments. This includes design of test articles and the design, build, operation, and maintenance of test stands, demonstration units and mass production.

Your Role:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to define instrumentation requirements.

• Design components in CAD as required.

• Perform light component fabrication as required.

• Assist in the assembly and maintenance of systems.

• Create documentation for systems including standard operating procedures.

• Create engineering drawings such as 2D schematics, P&ID, and tag lists.

Qualifications:

• Recent college graduate with 2 years of industry experience.

• Understanding of typical sensor schemas and control philosophy.

• Proficient in SolidWorks Mechanical.

• Proficient in an electrical system drafting package such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or EPLAN.

• PLC programing experience is a plus.

• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required. Preferably in instrumentation, mechatronics, or electrical engineering.

Fourth Power is committed to offering equitable compensation, stock options, and a competitive benefits package to all employees.