Test Technician

Natron is seeking a Test Technician to support the development and test of our high-power battery systems for data center UPS and EV charging applications. The occupant of this position will work with the Product Engineering and Reliability teams to build and prepare test fixtures and units, support lifetime and short-term testing of finished products as well as components, among other duties.

This position requires extensive hands-on work and a do-whatever-it-takes attitude to get the job done. Position level and compensation commensurate with experience and background.

Responsibilities

• Follow testing standard operating procedures to support testing needs of Reliability and Certification teams.
• Build and prepare test fixtures and test articles, materials and equipment.
• Set up, perform, and sustain long-term Reliability tests of finished products and components.
• Set up and perform ad hoc, short-term Reliability and Compliance tests of finished products and components.
• Support process and design development of the products through testing
• Log data from tests and generate reports.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience as electronics, mechanical, and/or test technician
• Strong experience executing and updating procedures.
• Proficiency in Excel
• Care and meticulousness when working with samples and when entering data.
• A positive and team-first attitude
• Comfort in working at a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and products (assistive lifts available for heavier items)
• Excellent in interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in multi team environment.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Experience testing battery cells or other electronic devices
• Experience working with electro-mechanical products
• Experience with high voltage items and batteries
• A degree in a science or engineering field

Logistics

• Compensation: competitive with other Test Technician positions at pre-revenue Bay Area startup companies
• Hours and duration: permanent position, full time
• Location: Onsite (Santa Clara, CA)

Compensation/Pay Transparency

• Disclaimer: The actual salary of a successful applicant may vary from posted ranges based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity and alignment with market data, and other legitimate business reasons, including, but not limited to, compliance with applicable immigration law prevailing wages.
• In addition, Natron Energy has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan with Match, Life Insurance, Parental Leave Benefits, Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) for Exempt and Non-Exempt employees respectively, and 11 paid holidays.
• The salary range for this position is a minimum of $32.00 and a maximum of $38.00 per hour.

$32 - $38 an hour