Base Power
Mechatronics Technician
Austin, TX. Posted 4 months ago
The role
You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. You will work on battery production lines in a factory environment.
What you will do
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on industrial production equipment
- Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment issues
- Support corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Learn to read and interpret schematics, technical diagrams, and mechanical drawings
- Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and help track parts and supplies
- Operate safely with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment in a factory environment
Required qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or electrical work (or technical training/apprenticeship)
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems (conveyors, motors, actuators, etc.) and electrical systems (AC/DC circuits, sensors, wiring)
- Comfortable using basic hand tools and diagnostic equipment
- Strong problem-solving mindset
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Physically capable of standing/walking for extended periods
- Physically capable of performing work that requires bending, squatting, kneeling, or climbing
- Reliable
- Detail-oriented
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Nice to have
- Willingness to learn advanced systems (robotics, PLCs, automation)
About the company
Base is America’s next-generation power company rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries.