Gridware exists to enhance and protect the mother of all networks: the electrical grid. The grid touches everyone and makes our modern economy possible. But it’s also fragile. When the grid is compromised, everything grinds to a halt, and the consequences can be dire: wildfires burn, land is destroyed, property is damaged, progress stops, and lives are lost.
Our team builds smart sensors that help utility companies to immediately detect, find, and fix outages and take steps to prevent new outages, and other related disasters, from happening at all. The need for power will only increase. We protect the grid of today while we build the grid of tomorrow.
Gridware is privately held and backed by the best climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. We are headquartered in the Bay Area in northern California.
About Gridware
Gridware exists to enhance and protect the mother of all networks: the electrical grid. The grid touches everything and the consequences can be dire when it fails: wildfires burn, land is destroyed, property is damaged, and lives are lost.
Our team created an advanced sensing system to continuously analyze critical grid behavior. Utilizing high-precision sensor arrays and intelligence, our system identifies and preemptively mitigates faults. The technology has been proven with utilities to bolster safety, enhance reliability, and reduce outages. The demand for power will only increase. We protect the grid of today while we build the grid of tomorrow.
Gridware is privately held and backed by the best climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. We are headquartered in San Francisco, California.
This describes the ideal candidate; many of us have picked up this expertise along the way. Even if you meet only part of this list, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
Paid parental leave
Alternating day off (every other Monday)
“Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees.
Commuter allowance
Company-paid training
Responsibilities
Maintain and upgrade the hardware engineering lab and the equipment in itPerform mechanical and electrical assembly of test setups and prototype hardwareWork with hardware engineering teams design and execute tests, including environmental tests, functional tests, manufacturing tests and engineering experimentsDisassemble and assist in root cause analysis of failed units returned from the fieldThis role includes both mechanical and electronics skills, with some tilt towards the electronics sideRequirements
Associate degree or higher in Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered3+ years of experience as an electronic, mechanical or assembly technicianSkills in electronic assembly and debugging, including soldering, use of instruments such as DVMs and oscilloscopesAbility to read and interpret schematics and drawings for both electrical circuits and mechanical systems.Experience with hands on assembly of mechanical devices and fixturesExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Diligent and trustworthy, able to get tasks done independently when neededBonus Skills
Basic machining skills, experience with 3d printingExperience with environmental test equipment (thermal chambers, etc.)Experience building devices for outdoor environments