Antora Energy

Senior System Test Technician (Heat-to-Power)

Sunnyvale, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

PythonData AnalysisPower ElectronicsResearchCommunication

About the role

The primary function of this role is test technician: hands-on setup, maintenance, and instrumentation of electrical discharge prototypes that generate the data driving Heat-to-Power development.
A secondary function is test operator, running and monitoring campaigns (including unattended and overnight runs within defined limits), with an engineer on call for decisions outside those limits.
After training, independently set up, operate, monitor, shut down, and disassemble high-temperature test campaigns, including unattended and overnight operation within defined limits.

Antora builds and deploys thermal energy storage to power always-on industrial operations and data centers with low-cost energy.
Factory-built in California, Antora's thermal batteries deliver reliable and cost-effective heat and power for industrial loads of any size.
Operate and maintain Heat-to-Power's high-temperature test platforms at Antora's R&D facility.
Maintain and prepare the test rigs: mechanical assembly and disassembly, instrumentation (thermocouples, RTDs, pyrometers), gas and cooling systems, and DAQ and controls hardware.
Collect, validate, and deliver post-test datasets used in design iteration, performance evaluation, and reliability analysis.
Support implementation of hardware, instrumentation, or procedural improvements that increases test reliability, repeatability, or usability.
We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.

5+ years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining experimental or production hardware, test rigs, or complex equipment (research, industrial, military, or similar).
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical, thermal, electrical, or instrumentation issues independently.

Experience with high-temperature systems, thermal testing, furnaces, heaters, or vacuum environments.
Familiarity with data acquisition systems (Python-based DAQ, PLCs, or similar) and controls or automation scripting.
Experience with instrumentation such as thermocouples, pyrometers, RTDs, pressure sensors, current/voltage measurement, or optical diagnostics.
Prior work with photovoltaics, power electronics, energy conversion, or other experimental energy systems.
Experience producing clean, reusable test procedures and lab documentation.
Sala ry Basis: Hourly
When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone.

Strong hands-on skills with fixtures, sensors, and test equipment; demonstrated attention to data quality, repeatability, and rigor.

Sala ry Basis: Hourly
Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position.
The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.
We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness.
We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.

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