Electrical Technician

EOS; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eos Energy Enterprises seeks an entry-level Associate Manufacturing Electrical Technician to support assembly of energy cube trays and energy cubes under supervision. You'll learn to read diagrams, follow procedures, and perform initial testing to ensure proper operation in a high-voltage environment.

You'll work with senior technicians and the supervisor to gain experience in advanced processes, while adhering to safety standards and company policies. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 2-year technical degree in electronics or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years’ experience in electronics or electrical field.
• Journeyman electrician preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect energy block upon receipt for issues.
• Disassemble and assemble energy cube.
• Assemble energy cube tray and wire to specifications.
• Perform initial tray level testing per procedure.
• Use hand and power tools safely to assemble sub-assemblies.
• Read technical drawings, blueprints, and BOMs.
• Inspect sub-assemblies with testing equipment and identify defects.
• Ensure FAT is completed correctly.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support shift updates to supervisor and department.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Read blueprints

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Physical stamina

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics

2-year technical degree in electronics

Journeyman electrician (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

About Eos Energy Enterprises

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit eose.com.

As an entry-level Associate Manufacturing Electrical Technician under the supervision of the Supervisor, you will provide support through the assembly of energy cube trays, assembly and disassembly of energy cubes, remediation of charged and discharged energy cubes, and perform initial tray level testing, ensuring each assembled tray is properly functioning. Entry-level Associate Manufacturing Electrical Technicians will be able to learn and grow within Eos.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of the energy block when received to insure no issues.

• Disassembly and Assembly of energy cube.

• Assembly of energy cube tray including but not limited to loading tray and wiring to specifications

• Perform initial tray level testing according to procedure.

• Use various hand and power tools correctly and safely to assemble sub-assemblies and products.

• Read and understand technical drawings, mechanical and electrical blueprints, and bills of materials.

• Inspect subassemblies and/or assemblies for defects by operating specialized test equipment, measurement devices, and visual checking. Identify and correct defects appropriately.

• Verify use of correct materials by inspection and parts lists; identify and correct process and material defects.

• Ensure the FAT is filled out completely and correctly.

• Trouble shoot issues both electronically and mechanically.

• Point of contact on shift for updates on progress to dept. manager/supervisor.

• Perform remediation duties on energized and discharged energy blocks at up to 1500 volts.

• Monitor data recorders, collect and analyze data, and change test parameters.

• Work directly with senior Manufacturing Electrical Technicians and Supervisor to gain knowledge and experience in advanced processes.

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Great organizational skills, ability to organize and understand and assist in defining priorities.

• Ability to perform any task within the department.

• Good communications skills, ability to relay information to necessary parties.

• Mechanical ability, as demonstrated by the proper use of hand and power tools.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, mechanical blueprints, and bills of materials.

• Ability to use hand and power tools and measurement devices safely and correctly.

• Ability to inspect sub-assemblies and assemblies.

• Ability to judge the quality of sub-assemblies and assemblies produced compared to established standards, drawings, and instructions.

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electronic issues.

• Understand electrical current (AC & DC) and their conversion

• Ability to lift at minimum 50lbs and work in environment which may include, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, and work at heights with fall protection.

• Adhere to all applicable standards for electrical work and safety as well as all Eos Policy and Standards

• Ability to work in environments with both low and high voltage while using all applicable personal protective equipment.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or 2-year technical degree in electronics, electrical or relevant field required.

• 0-2 years’ experience in electronics or electrical field.

• Journeyman electrician preferred, but not required.

• Must have knowledge of working with high voltage and AC/DC currents.

• Mechanical ability, as demonstrated by the proper use of hand and power tools.

Travel

• Local Travel

Working Conditions

• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Additional Requirements
This job requires the ability to effectively communicate orally (and occasionally in writing) with co-workers and supervisors, and the ability to understand and quickly react to job-related oral and/or written directions, safety information, and communications (which are generally in English), as our manufacturing processes are constantly changing and evolving.