Assembly & Test Technician

Sapphire Technologies; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Sapphire Technologies is seeking an experienced assembly specialist to build high-precision motor, generator, and turbo machinery components for a Turboexpander Generator system. You will follow prints, route wires, and assemble electrical subsystems, contributing to field deployment and commissioning support as needed.

Based in Cypress, CA, this on-site role requires reading schematics, diagnosing electrical issues, and conducting functional tests.

Qualifications

• 3+ years electrical manufacturing experience.
• Must read and understand electrical schematics.
• Ability to manage time and work well under pressure.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble high precision motor, generator and turbo machinery equipment components and systems.
• Execute test operations with engineering instruction and document results.
• Route wires, assemble, and install electrical and electronic components.
• Follow assembly instructions, prints, and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences.
• Read schematics and drawings of electrical systems.
• Diagnose causes of electrical problems or failures.
• Manufacture custom wiring harnesses to fit equipment.
• Conduct functional and continuity tests of electrical assemblies, components, wire harnesses and plugs.
• Wire and terminate components such as relays, circuit breakers, connectors, switches, buss panels and reconnection boards.
• Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
• Fabricate, form, and assemble parts using drills, calipers, micrometers, height gages, cutters, and saws.
• Use hand and power tools, forklifts, and cranes.
• Provide field support for commissioning and troubleshooting as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and company safety policy.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team communication

MS Office

Tools

MODBUS protocols

RS-232/485 communication

Job description

About Us

Sapphire Technologies delivers power and cooling to energy infrastructure. Our FreeSpin ® In-line Turboexpander recovers the energy wasted when high-pressure gas is stepped down, converting it into clean electricity and low-temperature cooling. To better serve our customers in the data center industry, we are now expanding our high-speed turbomachinery offerings into oil-free compressors for chilling applications.

About Us

Sapphire Technologies delivers power and cooling to energy infrastructure. Our FreeSpin ® In-line Turboexpander recovers the energy wasted when high-pressure gas is stepped down, converting it into clean electricity and low-temperature cooling. To better serve our customers in the data center industry, we are now expanding our high-speed turbomachinery offerings into oil-free compressors for chilling applications.

Our hands-on engineering team takes products from concept to field deployment, with work spanning rotating machinery, power electronics, controls, and systems integration.

We are a mission-driven organization with one common goal: building a more sustainable world. Our employees are our biggest asset, and we are looking for change agents to join us on our journey.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for assembling high-speed motor, generator turbomachinery equipment, and power electronics, including the Variable Speed Drive (VSD) and Brake Resistor, to support operation of a Turboexpander Generator.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble high precision motor, generator and turbo machinery equipment components and systems.
• Execute test operations with engineering instruction and document results.
• Route wires, assemble, and install electrical and electronic components.
• Follow assembly instructions, prints, and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences.
• Read schematics and drawings of electrical systems.
• Diagnose causes of electrical problems or failures.
• Manufacture custom wiring harnesses to fit equipment.
• Conduct functional and continuity tests of electrical assemblies, components, wire harnesses and plugs.
• Wire and terminate components such as relays, circuit breakers, connectors, switches, buss panels and reconnection boards.
• Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
• Fabricate, form, and assemble parts using drills, calipers, micrometers, height gages, cutters, and saws.
• Use hand and power tools, forklifts, and cranes.
• Provide field support for commissioning and troubleshooting as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and company safety policy.

Base Pay Range

Pay range: $24.55/hour - $33.21/hour

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years electrical manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Ability to manage time and work well under pressure.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with variable frequency drives.
• 2 years soldering experience.
• Experience with RS-232/485 communication and MODBUS protocols.
• Experience with AC-DC conversion equipment and motor drives.
• Experience in a clean energy company.
• Experience working in a small to mid-size company where individual efforts are impactful.

Physical Demands

Candidate must be able to travel up to 5% of the time to support field operations as necessary. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This role is an on-site role in a manufacturing facility. Appropriate personal protective equipment and adherence to site safety requirements are mandatory.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Eligible team members receive paid vacation, paid sick time, comprehensive health benefits, and participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional Information

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow other instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.

Sapphire Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, and benefits.