Battery & Power Electronics Technician

Zipline; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline in South San Francisco seeks an Engineering Technician to join the Battery & Power Electronics team. You will build, test, and troubleshoot hardware for autonomous delivery systems, including batteries, power distribution, busbars, and power connectors.

You will assemble prototypes, fabricate test fixtures, operate lab equipment, and drive improvements to engineering quality and development speed. Experience with electromechanical assemblies is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience building or supporting electromechanical systems at technician or engineer level.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hand tools, measurement devices, and fabrication equipment.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly docs.

Responsibilities

• Support prototype development from build to test setup and troubleshooting.
• Assemble and commission custom test fixtures, wiring harnesses, and lab infrastructure.
• Operate lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQ, environmental chambers) and collect data.
• Perform lab validation activities including battery characterization and environmental tests.
• Assist with engineering changes, prototype iterations, and hardware bring-up throughout development lifecycle.
• Mentor teammates as experience grows and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Mechanical tools & fabrication

Wiring harness fabrication

Electrical schematics reading

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DAQ systems

Power supplies

Multimeters

Job description

Zipline in South San Francisco seeks an Engineering Technician to join the Battery & Power Electronics team. You will build, test, and troubleshoot hardware for autonomous delivery systems, including batteries, power distribution, busbars, and power connectors.

You will assemble prototypes, fabricate test fixtures, operate lab equipment, and drive improvements to engineering quality and development speed. Experience with electromechanical assemblies is essential.