Sr. Electronic Technician

Quaise Energy is a clean energy company focused on unlocking superhot geothermal energy at a global scale through a radically new deep drilling technology. The company is developing a gyrotron-powered drilling platform that combines conventional rotary drilling with high-power millimeter wave technology, originally derived from fusion energy research, to vaporize rock and reach unprecedented depths in the Earth's crust. This approach allows access to the intense geothermal heat found deep underground without the need for complex downhole equipment, enabling a new class of always-on, dispatchable clean energy generation. Quaise Energy's mission is to make geothermal energy a multi-terawatt, globally scalable resource capable of contributing meaningfully to net-zero goals by 2050. Unlike other renewable energy sources, deep geothermal is available everywhere on Earth, is not weather-dependent, and offers the power density and scalability historically associated with fossil fuels. The company intends to leverage the existing workforce, infrastructure, supply chains, and regulatory frameworks of the oil and gas industry to accelerate deployment without building from scratch. Quaise Energy's first commercial project, Project Obsidian, is under development in Central Oregon, targeting 50 megawatts of initial capacity with a design capable of expanding to 250 megawatts, and aiming for commercial operation by 2030. The company was founded in the Boston, Massachusetts area and spun out of research conducted at MIT.

Quaise Energy is unlocking Earth’s deep heat to deliver clean, reliable, baseload energy at scale – almost anywhere in the world. As both a technology innovator and project developer, Quaise builds and operates solutions that harness superhot geothermal energy far below the surface, enabling power generation that can rival the output of today’s most efficient fossil fuel and nuclear plants. Leveraging millimeter wave drilling, developed after more than a decade of research at MIT, Quaise’s mission is to make superhot geothermal a backbone of the modern energy system, offering affordable, zero-carbon power and true energy independence for communities and nations everywhere.

The Sr. Electronic Technician will support the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex electronic systems, instrumentation, and controls used across our laboratories and field operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional with strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and experience working with complex electronic assemblies, instrumentation, and communication systems.

Essential functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)

• Assemble, wire, troubleshoot, and maintain electronic systems, control panels, instrumentation, and laboratory equipment in accordance with engineering drawings and schematics.
• Read and interpret electronic, electrical, instrumentation, wiring, and mechanical drawings to support fabrication, testing, and system integration.
• Fabricate, terminate, install, and troubleshoot instrumentation and communication cabling used throughout laboratory and field systems.
• Utilize electronic test equipment, calibration instruments, and hand tools to diagnose, repair, validate, and optimize system performance.
• Test electronic and electrical circuits for continuity, voltage, signal integrity, functionality, and overall system performance.
• Assemble, install, and maintain instrumentation used to measure pressure, temperature, flow, level, and other operational parameters.
• Conduct quality inspections of fabricated components, assemblies, and wiring to verify compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Support documentation efforts by accurately recording testing activities, modifications, repairs, calibration results, and fabrication processes.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot issues, improve designs, and support commissioning activities.
• Assist with light mechanical assembly, fabrication, hose connections, and equipment installation during periods of reduced electronic workload.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following established laboratory and field safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with electronic assemblies, instrumentation, and diagnostic equipment.
• Proficiency using multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, calibration equipment, and other electronic testing tools.
• Experience soldering, wiring, terminating, and assembling electronic components and circuit boards.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering and operations teams.
• Familiarity with startup or high-growth environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervisory responsibilities

• May provide technical guidance and training to junior technicians.
• May coordinate the work of contractors or vendors to ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements.
• This role does not include formal people-management responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in electronics, electrical technology, instrumentation, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in electronics, instrumentation, laboratory systems, or related technical roles.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electronic systems and instrumentation preferred.
• Relevant certifications in soldering, RF systems, electronics, instrumentation, or high-voltage systems are preferred.
• Forklift and crane certification preferred.

 Physical requirements

• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, as well as use hands to feel, reach, grasp, handle, or operate objects, tools and/or controls.
• The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, transfer, or move items up 20 pounds at times for departmental needs.
• Ability to move from one worksite to another or travel to various job sites and locations to complete tasks.
• The vision requirement includes reviewing written and electronic materials in digital and physical format.
• Ability to work safely around high voltage and high power systems, consistently prioritizing safe work environments and adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.