Lead Technician, Powertrain & Battery Systems

flyzipline; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Battery & Power Electronics team in a hands‑on role that spans prototype development, validation, and continuous improvement of hardware and test systems. You will build, assemble, and troubleshoot battery systems and power electronics, fabricate fixtures, and operate laboratory equipment to support development, validation, and production pipelines.

The role offers opportunities to advance from prototype builds to owning complex hardware

Responsibilities

• Support prototype development from build to test setup and troubleshooting.
• Assemble and commission custom test equipment and lab infrastructure using drawings and schematics.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and perform validation activities.
• Troubleshoot prototype hardware and improve lab workflows and test efficiency.

Job description

Zipline is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Battery & Power Electronics team in a hands‑on role that spans prototype development, validation, and continuous improvement of hardware and test systems. You will build, assemble, and troubleshoot battery systems and power electronics, fabricate fixtures, and operate laboratory equipment to support development, validation, and production pipelines.

The role offers opportunities to advance from prototype builds to owning complex hardware