Electronics Failure Analysis Technician

Base Power; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Base is America's next-generation power company focused on distributing batteries to transform today’s grid into a resilient, abundant system. The role involves opening hardware in the lab, running tests, and helping engineers diagnose failures to guide design and firmware fixes.

You will build tools and processes to speed failure analysis, maintain a safe lab, and support the team as we scale our testing operations to support home installations and grid stability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field is a plus.
• Hands-on experience supporting design, testing, or assembly in an engineering or technical environment.
• Comfort with multimeters, power supplies, and standard lab tools. This is a must.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with engineers and vendors.
• Curiosity about how things work and a desire to understand the hardware you test.

Responsibilities

• Test returned hardware and help engineers find root cause.
• Build and improve fixtures, test equipment, and processes used to triage returns. Own the process and make it better.
• Track throughput and results, flag new quality issues, and give engineers the context to prioritize fixes in firmware, the product, or the line.
• Keep the lab safe, clean, and organized.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Hardware testing

Lab equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Lab tools

Job description

Base is America's next-generation power company focused on distributing batteries to transform today’s grid into a resilient, abundant system. The role involves opening hardware in the lab, running tests, and helping engineers diagnose failures to guide design and firmware fixes.

You will build tools and processes to speed failure analysis, maintain a safe lab, and support the team as we scale our testing operations to support home installations and grid stability.