Engineering Technician

The role

This person will support rapid prototyping, engineering builds, lab test setups and reworks across electrical, mechanical and electromechanical assemblies. They will lead the deployment of R&D lab processes and drive hands-on fabrication, assembly, test and troubleshooting of new products.

What you will do

• Build, assemble and modify prototype units and sub-assemblies from engineering drawings, schematics and verbal instructions
• Fabricate and prepare test fixtures, wire harnesses and cable assemblies using hand tools, crimp tools, and soldering equipment
• Set up, configure and operate lab test equipment and instrumentation
• Perform mechanical fabrication tasks including drilling, cutting, grinding, bending and light sheet metal modification
• Tear down, diagnose and troubleshoot complex manufactured assemblies to identify failure modes and root causes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes for prototype builds and troubleshooting playbooks
• Document learnings and failure modes, analyze data and communicate findings
• Maintain lab equipment, tooling, and test infrastructure

Required qualifications

• Proven track record of hands-on technical assembly, fabrication, troubleshooting and diagnostic experience across electrical, mechanical or electromechanical systems
• Experience in teardown, diagnostic and troubleshooting of complex manufactured assemblies
• Familiarity and experience using hand and power tools (drills, saws, grinders), soldering/rework stations, and common lab equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and work instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and take complete ownership of change management
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with frequent standing, walking and bending

Nice to have

• Demonstrated strong electrical aptitude and experience with electronic assemblies and PCBAs
• Experience with power electronics measurement equipment — oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, hipot testers
• Experience building wire harnesses, cable assemblies, or wiring test setups for motor controls and instrumentation
• 3D Printing, CNC, Laser Cutting, Milling/Drilling, CATIA, SolidWorks experience
• Experience in PCB rework, sheet metal fabrication, or mechanical prototyping
• IPC soldering certification (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD)
• Prior experience in an R&D, NPI or similar rapid-iteration environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (salary and equity)
• Benefits

About the company

Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. They aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions.