Electrical Technologist

Job Summary 

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Electrical/Wiring Technician with expertise relevant to research & development (R&D) assembly, operation and maintenance of engineering infrastructure and test equipment. In this role, you will contribute to development and deployment of the company’s engineering testing capabilities including making/labeling/pulling wires, power supplies, heater controllers, instrumentation and control and instrumentation chassis for test equipment including heated water and oil flow loops and high-temperature molten salt loops. Additional responsibilities may include assembly and maintenance of hardware and mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her hands-on work, organizational skills and attention to detail. 

Responsibilities 

• Fabricate wires from circuit schedules
• Specify, procure, assemble, debug, and maintain custom-built and commercial electromechanical components and systems (e.g., power supplies, VFDs, solenoid valves, control devices, transformers, relays, and disconnects). This includes significant hands-on activity as well as inspection and quality assurance of vendor supplied components.
• Install and terminate wiring for data acquisition instrumentation on lab equipment such as flow meters, thermocouples, level sensors, pressure transducers, load cells, torque transducers, accelerometers and position sensors.
• Assist in design, fabrication, installation, troubleshooting and repair of engineering infrastructure, mechanical equipment and test equipment. 
• Work closely with engineers to support testing activities, develop procedures, data collection, and implement design iterations.
• Perform all job functions safely and efficiently while working with hazardous equipment (e.g. high temperatures, pressurized hydraulic and pneumatic systems, rotating machining, and high voltage).  
• Support permitting, safety planning and communication for laboratory test equipment.
• Maintain lab infrastructure, cleanliness and organization.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• 3+ years of relevant experience working in an R&D environment or engineering laboratory
• Must have experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of custom electronic control devices and lab equipment
• Must be competent in termination of basic electronic cabling systems and control chassis
• Must have experience maintaining an electrically safe workplace utilizing NFPA 70E as a safety standard
• Must have experience building various circuits (voltage dividers, relays, microcontrollers, SCRs) and wiring sensors and instrumentation (4-20mA, analog voltage, modbus)
• Required experience in producing from scratch and reading electrical schematics/drawings
• Must be able to use multimeters, oscilloscopes and other basic measuring tools
• Desired experience programming PLCs and setting up data acquisition using LabVIEW
• Desired experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Desired experience in the use of hand and shop tools such as drill presses, hydraulic presses, cut-off saws, tube benders and belt sanders
• This position requires attention to detail, high quality work, and accurate logging of data
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Physical Conditions

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery
• Use hand tools
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams 

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind 
• Noisy environments
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Elevated heights
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include full-face respirator, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, and non-permeable suit

Travel

• Some travel may be required up to 5% 

Certification 

• Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification 
• Capable of obtaining a crane certification 

Additional Requirements 

• Occasionally requires overtime
• Occasionally requires working weekends
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility 
• Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours 
• Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

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