Mechanical Engineering Technician (Afternoon Shift)

Modern Electron; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean-energy company is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to support the assembly and maintenance of innovative hydrogen production units. This hands-on role involves mechanical assembly, wiring, troubleshooting, and documentation. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance and a supportive work environment focused on safety and professional development.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Ownership in the form of incentive stock options

Retirement matching through SIMPLE IRA

Company paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Generous PTO and flexible working schedules

Annual professional development budget

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• 5+ years building or maintaining industrial equipment.
• Proficient in reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and comfortable in PPE.

Responsibilities

• Assemble piping, gearboxes, structural frames, and sheet-metal enclosures.
• Wire harnesses and land field devices into PLC marshalling panels.
• Perform continuity checks, leak tests, and functional instrument calibrations.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Instrumentation/controls wiring

Troubleshooting

Communication

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Technical trade certificate or military electro-mechanical training

Tools

Standard shop and electrical tools

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Technician
Modern Hydrogen
Woodinville, WA - Full Time – Onsite (Afternoon Shift)

Join the team building Modern Hydrogen’s first-of-its-kind clean-energy production unit. As an Mechanical Engineering Technician, you’ll bridge mechanical assembly and instrumentation/controls wiring, keeping our R&D and pilot equipment running safely and efficiently. The pace is fast, the work is hands-on, and every improvement you make feeds directly into decarbonizing heavy industry as we build our first scale production unit.

Onsite, afternoon-shift role at our Woodinville pilot facility. Periodic evening or weekend push periods may occur during critical builds. Up to 10 % domestic travel for installation and commissioning.

Modern Hydrogen is an energy & materials company. Our proprietary methane pyrolysis technology converts natural gas into high-value hydrogen while producing solid carbon for asphalt, which is used to strengthen roads. By producing hydrogen at the point of use, Modern Hydrogen helps utilities & industry extend the value of their existing energy infrastructure and reduce emissions, all the while maintaining energy security and affordability. Backed by top investors and customers like Bill Gates, NextEra Energy, and National Grid, Modern Hydrogen is redefining how natural gas resources can become more valuable and sustainable in and beyond the energy industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build & Install – Assemble piping, gearboxes, structural frames, and sheet-metal enclosures per 3-D models, drawings, and P&IDs.

• Wire & Terminate – Route harnesses, crimp connectors, and land 24 V–480 V field devices (motors, RTDs, mass-flow controllers, pressure transmitters) into PLC marshalling panels.

• Test & Troubleshoot – Perform continuity and insulation-resistance checks, leak tests, and functional instrument calibrations; diagnose faults with multimeter, scope, or PLC diagnostics.

• Iterate Rapidly – Support engineering change-orders and quick-turn re-work on evolving prototypes; fabricate or machine simple brackets and test fixtures as needed.

• Document & Communicate – Maintain accurate build logs, red-line drawings, and update BOMs; raise issues in daily stand-ups and directly with leads and engineers as issues arise.

• Champion Safety & 5S – Enforce LOTO, PPE, and hazardous-gas protocols; keep work cells clean, organized, and inspection-ready.

• Field & Commissioning Support – Travel up to 10 % for system FAT/SATs or customer-site installs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• High-school diploma or GED; technical trade certificate or military electro-mechanical training strongly preferred.

• 5+ years building or maintaining industrial equipment, test stands, or process skids.

• Proficient reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics/wiring diagrams.

• Hands-on skill with standard shop and electrical tools (tube-benders, torque wrenches, crimpers, multimeters, insulation testers).

• Able to lift 50 lbs; comfortable in PPE (steel toes, FR, respirator when required).

• Strong written & verbal communication; thrives amid rapid changes and incomplete data.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as chat and teleconferencing applications (e.g. Teams, Slack)

Bonus Qualifications:

• IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, or similar wire-harness/ soldering certification.

• Experience with PLC I/O checks, basic ladder logic, or HMI troubleshooting.

• Background in hydrogen, natural-gas, or other hazardous-gas systems.

• CNC, manual machining, or TIG welding experience for quick-turn fixtures.

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP transactions and digital work-order systems.

You are encouraged to apply even if you don't have all the typical qualifications. Modern Hydrogen values diverse experiences, backgrounds and ideas, and we know diversity of thought contributes to our success. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Modern Hydrogen is proud to offer a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support our employees & their families and promote health & wellness.

• Salary range is $32.00 - $42.00 / hour

• Relocation assistance for those moving from out of state.

• Ownership of the company in the form of incentive stock options.

• Retirement matching through Vanguard’s SIMPLE IRA with elective 3% employer match.

• Company paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance ($100,000), and AD&D for employees. 50% covered for dependents.

• Optional access to our flexible spending account and additional voluntary life buy-up.

• Generous PTO: ten days of vacation per year (accrual rate increases with every year of tenure), sick leave, two personal days per year (prorated upon hire), eight paid holidays per year, three to five days of bereavement leave per instance, five days per year for jury duty.

• 8 paid holidays.

• Flexible working schedules.

• Parental leave to welcome a new family member.

• Annual professional development budget.

• Employee assistance program which includes wellness planning, estate planning, financial counseling and more.

• Dog-friendly office, fully stocked breakroom, engaging company events, and friendly and fun team!

Exact salary may vary depending on job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, training, certifications/licenses, and other business needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

https://modernhydrogen.com/