Full-Time

R&D Test Operator

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Antora Energy

Antora Energy

51-200 employees

Provides zero-carbon heat and power solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Compensation Overview

$40 - $48Hourly

Entry, Junior

San Jose, CA, USA

Work location is onsite in San Jose, CA.

Category
Thermal and Fluid Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
JIRA
Requirements
  • High School degree or GED, AA or AS technology degree preferred.
  • Experience operating industrial plants and/or test equipment via SCADA, HMI or other control scheme
  • Comfortable with hand tools (drills, saws, torque wrench, etc.) and characterization equipment (multimeter, gas sensors, microscopes, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience working on teams in fast-moving environments and under pressure
  • Competent with basic computer skills and business software packages (Slack, GSuite, Jira, etc.)
  • Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate 24/7 testing requirements, including night, weekend and overtime shifts. Primary shifts may be nights and weekends.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Responsibilities
  • Utilize SCADA system to operate high power (hundreds of kW to MW), high temperature (>2000C) R&D and production units
  • Take regular logs and document operational anomalies for communication to Antora test engineering and the product development group at large
  • Maintain an emphasis on safety - read alarms, recognize dangerous situations, and safely shut down the system when needed
  • Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical, controls and instrumentation systems to ensure experiments are operating at their full potential
  • Support install, uninstall and commissioning activities to enable full-scale TES module testing
  • Work with a high degree of autonomy while remaining open to deliver and receive feedback
  • Maintain cleanliness of workspace and equipment
  • Operate as the primary point of contact for the site during off-hours

Antora Energy provides zero-carbon industrial heat and power by utilizing thermal energy storage. Their system converts excess solar and wind electricity into heat, which is stored in carbon blocks. These thermal batteries can deliver heat or electricity on demand, reaching temperatures up to 1500°C. This solution targets heavy industries, such as manufacturing and processing plants, helping them transition to cleaner energy sources and reduce their carbon footprint. Unlike competitors, Antora Energy focuses specifically on the decarbonization of heavy industries, tapping into a significant market opportunity. The goal is to make renewable energy a viable and profitable option for these industries, contributing to the fight against climate change.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$214M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

45%

1 year growth

127%

2 year growth

406%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in long-duration energy storage boosts demand for Antora's thermal batteries.
  • Partnership with Con Edison enhances market reach and credibility for Antora Energy.
  • Global thermal energy storage market projected to grow at 11.2% CAGR, benefiting Antora.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from startups like Exowatt could challenge Antora's market position.
  • Reliance on partnerships may expose Antora to risks if expectations aren't met.

What makes Antora Energy unique

  • Antora Energy offers zero-carbon industrial heat and power, unlike traditional fossil fuels.
  • Their thermal energy storage uses excess solar and wind electricity for heating carbon blocks.
  • Antora's solution provides industrial process heat up to 1500°C, a unique capability.

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