Test Technician @ Natron Energy

Natron Energy 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 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 $30.00 and a maximum of $36.00 per hour.

About Us:

Natron Energy (natron.energy) is the future of energy storage. Our battery products solve operations performance and reliability problems for the world’s biggest electricity customers. Our initial products target markets exceeding twenty-five billion dollars including data centers, oil & gas, EV fast charging, and commercial aviation. We have additional products in development for larger markets including commercial and residential grid storage. Our products are based on sodium-ion cells containing Prussian blue electrodes that deliver unique power, cycle life, and safety: full discharge and recharge in just minutes all from a nonflammable, fault-tolerant system.

Unsolicited Resume Policy

Natron Energy, Inc. (“Natron Energy” or the “Company”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from professional recruiters, third-party recruiting or staffing agencies, placement services, or any other source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes, including partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information, sent to Natron Energy or its personnel will be treated as public information provided free of any charges or fees.

Natron Energy will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, unless in connection with a written agreement with the Company then in effect. Such agreement must be pre-approved by Natron Energy and executed by an authorized representative of the Company. Natron Energy specifically rejects, and denies any liability under, any agreement purporting to be accepted based on negative consent, negotiation with a candidate, performance, or any means other than the signature of an authorized representative of the Company.

Natron Energy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Test Technician

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