What You'll Do
Axiom Exergy rapidly designs, prototypes, tests, and iterates cutting edge, innovative industrial hardware and software. We’re looking for a technician who is ready to get his/her hands dirty, cares about building real things that produce real results, is as passionate about energy storage as we are, and will do whatever it takes to bring a new energy storage system to market!
Working directly with the CTO, VP of Engineering, and engineering staff, you will:
- Fabricate, integrate, test, troubleshoot, and commission the Refrigeration Battery and associated systems at our Richmond, CA facility.
- Give critical input during all product development stages and apply your creativity to solving challenging electromechanical and refrigeration problems.
- Conduct site visits for Refrigeration Battery installations.
- Assist with site buildout, Refrigeration Battery deployment, commissioning, and maintenance. Sites are currently in the bay area, but we will quickly expand regionally and then nationally as the company grows.
- Manage and improve facility infrastructure, including tools, supplies, hardware, and equipment.
- Interface with vendors, equipment suppliers, etc for technical assistance, service contract oversight, and procurement.
Who You Are
Note: We're asking for a lot! If you have confidence in 50% or more of the skills listed below, please apply.
- B.S. in any technical discipline preferred. High school diploma or equivalent minimum.
- 3+ years experience in electromechanical fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, preferably in an applied R&D environment.
- Direct experience building, repairing, and or troubleshooting industrial refrigeration systems highly preferred, including industry-specific skills such as copper piping and brazing, familiarity with refrigerants, running and servicing refrigeration systems, etc.
- Demonstrated experience with hand tools, power tools, industrial tools, general machining, and fabrication for prototyping.
- Experience with CNC machining, welding/brazing, next-generation manufacturing (eg, 3D printing) a plus.
- Solid experience with typical industrial infrastructure/equipment, including forklift operation, proper use of PPE, crane operation and rigging, etc.
- General electrical competence, including but not limited to understanding of AC and DC systems, industrial power (460VAC 3 phase) wiring, handling, and safety practices, wiring/running typical high voltage industrial loads, such as motors, transformers, and soldering/crimping cables.
- PCB soldering experience a plus.
- Running, understanding, and troubleshooting electrical, electromechanical, and/or embedded systems components, such as industrial PLCs, motor drivers, sensor data acquisition hardware a plus.
- Reading, building from, and making suggestions to engineering drawings and related documentation (such as 3D CAD).
- Experience with engineering design software, such as AutoCAD or 3D modeling, a plus.
The Fine Print
- Standard full time contracting position with initial 3 months contract. Start immediately.
- Cash compensation.
- Moderate travel, mostly local.
- The terms of this position are negotiable, including the opportunity to transition into full-time employment.
The Bonus
In order to be considered for this position, please answer the following question (and provide an explanation of how you arrived at your answer): If you have a standard forklift with a rated capacity of 5,000 lbs, how much could the forklift lift at 6 ft from the mast? Please list your assumptions and/or ask clarifying questions in your response.
