Tempo Automation
Engineering Technician
San Diego, California, United States · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 33 days ago
ComplianceHRMechanical DesignPower ElectronicsCommunication
About the role
- Tempo is backed by leading climate and energy investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Khosla Ventures, and Prelude Ventures.
- For more information, visit www.tempoenergy.com.
- The ideal candidate is a driven professional who has recently graduated from a strong technical program, has 2-4 years of hands-on experience, and is eager to bring their energy and foundational skills to a fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform TIG/MIG welding on structural assemblies and operate machine shop equipment (mills, lathes, drill presses, band saws) to create or modify parts
- Modify and repair parts, prototypes, and test rigs to support agile R&D needs using welding, grinding, cutting, and machining techniques
- Partner with engineers to interpret technical drawings, troubleshoot fabrication challenges, and recommend design improvements for manufacturability
- Maintain welding gear and machine tools in optimal working condition
- Record prototype builds, assembly procedures, fabrication parameters, and component modifications, providing real-time feedback to engineering and R&D teams
Requirements
- Experience in high-temperature applications, thermal systems, or energy storage
- Knowledge of materials science, particularly around fabrication and welding of heat-resistant materials
- Familiarity with safety standards and best practices in fabrication and high-temperature R&D settings
- Assist in assembling complex mechanical and electromechanical systems as required
- Inspect fabricated and welded components for structural integrity, finish, and dimensional accuracy to ensure parts meet required tolerances
Nice to have
- Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, formal welding certification, or completion of a technical/trade school program
- 2-4 years of hands-on experience in mechanical fabrication, welding, and assembly
- experience in an R&D or startup environment a plus
- Proficiency in TIG and MIG welding on various metals
- Exceptional safety acumen and commitment to safe work practices
- Familiarity with manual mills, lathes, grinders, and general metalworking tools
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Strong willingness to learn about high-temperature and specialty materials (ceramics, alloys, refractory metals)
Skills
- Occasional travel (estimated Working at Tempo
Compensation
- The US base hourly salary range for this full-time position is $20.14 to $22.88 + equity + benefits.
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training.
- Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity or benefits.
Company info
- You professionally say what you mean, lead with empathy, use tact, ask when you're unsure, and keep the people around you informed without being asked.
- At a company our size, communication gaps are expensive, and good communicators add to success and efficiency!
Equal opportunity
- Tempo is an equal opportunity employer.
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