Electrical Technician

Number of employees

50

Boulder, Colorado, United States, United States

Posted on: 2023-02-17

Category: materials

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Electra is decarbonizing iron and steelmaking to eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.

With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.

Who we are: 

Electra is electrifying ironmaking to decarbonize steelmaking and eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global CO2 emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing intermittent renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.  

With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet. 

What you will do:

Electra is seeking an Electrical Technician to build, qualify, and test electrical systems for electrochemical cells and stacks. The role will include building electrical test systems for electrochemical cells, interfacing with process instrumentation and PLC devices for system testing, and diagnosing + troubleshooting electrical systems as part of development of large-scale electrochemical test platforms. Attention to detail, including troubleshooting and failure analysis, are critical. Work will take place in a development atmosphere where equipment designs are continually evolving. In this role you will:

  • Assist in electrical and electronics build out of systems to demonstrate novel electrochemical process technology
  • Prepare wiring diagrams and harness assemblies using computer-based design software
  • Troubleshoot and repair failures in chemical processing systems and electronic test instrumentation
  • Troubleshoot down to component level
  • Assist in production of sub-assemblies and wiring harnesses as needed

What we need you to bring to the team:

  • Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent
  • 2 years related experience
  • Calibrate test equipment to meet the defined standards
  • Basic understanding of instrumentation and process control
  • Use common electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters and logic analyzers to troubleshoot equipment failures
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment
  • Able to handle and prioritize multiple projects at one time
  • Must be able to work in a team environment to collectively solve problems
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, affable, with demonstrated maturity and professionalism.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a small, dynamic team.

What we want you to bring to the team:

  • Experience with common hand tools and basic shop mechanical fabrication equipment
  • Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software
  • Experience with fabricating and modifying electrical control panels, small process piping, and other miscellaneous mechanical equipment involved in process automation.
  • Experience with automating chemical/material processing operations
  • Experience working with 1 phase and 3 phase AC voltage equipment
  • Ability to interpret PLC logic as it relates to its application to process and equipment for troubleshooting purposes
  • Experience with prototyping in a fast paced, development environment
  • Knowledge of wet chemical safety practices and experience handling corrosive fluids

Compensation:

  • The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00 hourly and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.

Benefits For You:

  • 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
  • Unlimited PTO
  • $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)

Benefits For Your Family:

  • 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
  • $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work options

Benefits For Your Future:

  • 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
  • Eligibility for incentive stock options

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