Validation Lab Technician - Contract

THE COMPANY

At PAX we strive to enhance people’s lives through exceptional cannabis experiences. Our curated set of pure full flavor pods and award-winning devices make enjoying cannabis simple and safe. For more than a decade, we have created next-generation devices that deliver enduring quality and wellness benefits through innovations in design and technology, and remain trusted by millions of consumers nationwide. We’re the #1 cannabis brand nationally with top awareness and NPS scores. Our standards allow for the safest vaporization of cannabis on the market. We are passionate about increasing well-being and joy through the power of cannabis, and we are committed to advancing opportunity through supporting social justice, access and equity in the industry.

We are incredibly excited about the tremendous growth of the cannabis industry, inspired every day by how cannabis can change lives, and fortunate for our leading position in the space. Our culture is focused on putting the consumer first, making an impact together, and also having fun along the way! Our team has helped build businesses at the intersection of consumer, technology and wellness, including Apple, Google, Tesla, Uber, GoPro, Fitbit, Constellation, Honest Company, Eaze and more. PAX is backed by leading consumer and technology investors including Tiger Global and Tao Invest, and has raised over $430MM in capital.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is a contract to hire position.

• Support Validation Engineering tasks related to quantifying vaporizer hardware performance, including thermal imaging and thermal measurements at whole device and system level
• Support the development of next-generation PAX flower vaporizers and ERA concentrate vaporizers by using analytical and routine smoking machines to measure device performance
• Execute test plans in order to catch design and MFG issues at early stages of builds 
• Collaborate with design and test engineers in system bring up, design validation, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and system performance issues
• Analyzing and reporting results

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU

• Ability to work cross functionally with other teams such as Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware Engineering.
• Attention to detail and good observation skills a must
• Capable of handling multiple tasks
• Adept at hands-on work
• Ability to learn rapidly and work independently
• Experience with basic coding, lab work, or electrical work a plus
• Previous experience with JMP or other statistical tools a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred, open to consider equivalent job experience

The compensation range for this role is $28-31/hr.

PAX VALUES

Consumers First - We put consumers first in all our objectives, designs, and discussions. Our goal is to improve their lives, to deliver unique solutions for them and to create for their benefit.

Innovate  - We make cannabis easy and intuitive. Innovating for consumers and finding the yes is everyone’s responsibility. We do so with excellence and speed to market as our lifeblood.

Community -  We are active, collaborative and beneficial builders of a global community. We support health, wellness and social justice efforts as a force for good.

Contribute -  We each individually own the solution, and drive for winning outcomes.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.