Field Technician

Terabase Energy; Woodland (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous time off and holiday policy

401(k) match

Stock options

Home office setup allowance

Career progression and learning support

Job summary

Terabase Energy is looking for a Field Technician to install and maintain hardware at our Woodland test sites in California. This hands-on role involves engaging with field operations and ensuring effective data collection and equipment functionality.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in outdoor industrial work and possesses a mechanical aptitude with tools. A competitive salary of $85,000–$95,000, along with comprehensive benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years field technician experience in relevant industrial work.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to test sites.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install prototype hardware and field instrumentation.
• Execute test protocols and log results.
• Maintain field test equipment and document observations.

Skills

Field technician experience in solar, wind, construction

Mechanical aptitude with tools

Familiarity with installation practices

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Position Summary

Terabase is hiring a Field Technician to install, instrument, operate, and maintain prototype hardware at our research and test sites. This is the hands‑on field role that gets engineering hardware functional and instrumented for validation work.

Location & Travel

• Primary location: Davis/Woodland, CA test site (Sacramento area)
• Travel to additional project test sites as required

Responsibilities

• Install prototype hardware — including foundation work, structural assembly, mechanical components, and electrical hookup
• Install field instrumentation — strain gauges, load cells, accelerometers, weather monitoring, and data acquisition systems
• Execute daily test protocols and log results against acceptance criteria
• Support weld inspection and quality verification in coordination with our manufacturing team in Woodland
• Maintain field test equipment, prototype hardware, and on‑site spare parts inventory
• Document field observations, photograph anomalies, and feed structured findings back to the engineering team
• Travel to project test sites

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years field technician experience in solar, wind, construction, or related outdoor industrial work
• Mechanical aptitude — proficient with hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and basic fabrication
• Familiarity with structural and electrical installation practices
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to test sites
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, work outdoors in hot and cold conditions, and climb ladders

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Prior solar, utility‑scale PV, or large‑scale outdoor hardware installation experience
• Instrumentation experience — strain gauges, data acquisition systems, calibration
• Forklift or aerial lift certification

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a base salary of $85,000-$95,000 (DOE). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined based on work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Terabase offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous time off and holiday policy
• 401(k) match
• Stock options
• Home office setup allowance
• Career progression and learning support

Equal Opportunity

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.