Assembly Technician I

Podium Automation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge industrial technology firm is seeking an Assembly Technician I to join their fast-paced team in Brooklyn, NY. In this role, you will be responsible for building and testing industrial control panels, modifying enclosures, and collaborating with the engineering team. Ideal candidates will have high school diplomas and mechanical skills, with an understanding of electrical fundamentals. This position requires physical stamina and attention to detail. Immediate start available, with Monday to Friday in-person work required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with light sheet metal modification work.
• Attention to detail in following written instructions.
• Understanding of electrical fundamentals.
• Able to work on your feet for 8 hours a day.
• Able to lift items that are 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Modify enclosures for panel mounted devices.
• Retrieve components and maintain inventory levels.
• Mount components to the panel and wire them together.
• Inspect panels to ensure correct assembly.
• Prepare panels for shipping and assist with loading/unloading.
• Test new methods and provide feedback.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Attention to detail

Understanding of electrical fundamentals

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DTM

E3

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Podium Automation is an early‑stage startup reimagining industrial control panel manufacturing through software‑enabled design and automated fabrication. We’re building technology to create a new industrial supply chain and reduce lead times for critical electrical equipment from months to days. We have raised $5M+ to‑date and are backed by a16z’s American Dynamism fund, SV Angel, and Banter Capital.

We are seeking an Assembly Technician I to join a nimble, fast‑paced team at the front lines of our factory, building and testing industrial control panels. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of different operations from enclosure modification through Carnegie wiring through final testing. As Podium iterates and implements new technologies, you will work hand‑in‑hand with the engineering team to both operate and test the new methods and equipment, while providing feedback and suggestions to help continually improve our production process.

What You’ll Do

• Modify enclosures to include cutouts for panel mounted devices.
• Retrieve components from stockroom and help maintain stockroom inventory levels.
• Mount components to the panel and wire them together based on work instructions.
• Complete inspection procedures to ensure panels were assembled correctly.
• Assist with preparing completed panels for shipping, and helping load/unload goods from trucks when needed.
• Test new methods and operate prototype automated equipment to help improve the speed and quality of the panels Podium builds, and provide constructive and detailed feedback.

Required for this role

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanically inclined and experience doing light sheet metal modification work.
• Attention to detail in following written instructions.
• Understanding of electrical fundamentals (AC vs DC voltage, function of overcurrent protection devices, sizing of wiring).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to work on your feet 8 hours/day.
• Able to lift items that are 25 lbs.
• Available to work in‑person in Brooklyn, NY Monday through Friday.

Preferred for this role

• Experience working in a UL 508A panel shop or with industrial control panels.
• Familiar with DTM, E3, EPLAN, or AutoCAD Electrical.