Mechanical Integration Technician

Lazarus Energy; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Holidays and PTO

401k program eligibility

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

Lazarus Energy is seeking a hands-on mechanical assembler to build test stands, piping, valves, heat exchangers, and supports. You will modify hardware, assist with testing, and help develop fabrication capabilities in a fast-paced startup-like environment.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical assembly or hardware development, experience with cranes, rigging, piping, and welding. On-site work in El Segundo, with equity, benefits, and a fast-moving team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, industrial equipment installation, fabrication, or hardware development.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, diagrams, and basic electrical installation layouts.
• Experience with overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and forklift operations.
• Familiarity with industrial piping, flanges, valves, fittings, and mechanical assemblies.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, resourcefulness, and ability to work independently and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality workmanship.
• Experience with manual and CNC machining (lathe & mill) and use of metrology tools for inspection.
• Prior manager or leader of a team of technicians; experience interviewing and identifying skill gaps for milestones.
• Direct experience with power-generation equipment, process skids, or test stands.
• Experience with high-pressure piping systems, pressure testing, and leak detection.
• Welding experience (MIG/TIG) including beveling and fixturing for weldment repeatability.
• Experience with cable trays, conduit, and routing industrial power and instrumentation wiring.
• Startup-style hardware R&D environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Assembly: Assemble test stands, piping systems, valves, heat exchangers, and mechanical subsystems, including bolted flange connections and associated hardware.
• Structural Fabrication: Fabricate, assemble, and modify steel frames, equipment supports, brackets, and test fixtures using common shop tools and fabrication techniques.
• Electrical Installation Support: Install cable trays, conduit, and mounting hardware; route and secure power and instrumentation cables in coordination with electrical engineers and technicians.
• Hardware Development: Modify existing hardware, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and develop practical solutions alongside engineers.
• Machining & Fabrication: Perform basic manual machining, drilling, cutting, grinding, and fitting to support hardware development.
• Testing & Commissioning: Assist with pressure testing, leak checks, instrumentation installation, equipment setup, and test operations.
• Shop Support: Maintain tools, equipment, and organized workspaces while helping develop the company's fabrication and assembly capabilities.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Read drawings

Overhead cranes

Rigging

Forklift operations

Industrial piping

Valves & fittings

Hand tools

Power tools

Metrology equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Safety practices

CNC machining

People leadership

Power-generation equipment

High-pressure piping

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Cable routing

Job description

Industrial power turbines haven't seen meaningful innovation in over a century. We believe that the modern world should not be limited by energy. Lazarus is a team with over 50 years of turbomachinery analysis, design, and testing experience. We are building the next generation of power conversion technologies that will solve today’s power demands and tomorrow’s renewable energy future. This is a rare chance to help define a new era of hardware energy products by leading core technology development from concept to test and production.

Lazarus is post-stealth and pre-series A. We are moving incredibly fast with a talented team in place, hardware in the door, and active testing underway. We are currently building a MW-class system to fire with natural gas and then integrate with nuclear heat before the end of 2027.

Role Overview

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple disciplines, solving practical engineering problems, and building hardware from the ground up. You'll work directly with engineers in a fast-paced development environment where designs evolve quickly and no two days look quite the same.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Assembly: Assemble test stands, piping systems, valves, heat exchangers, and mechanical subsystems, including bolted flange connections and associated hardware.
• Structural Fabrication: Fabricate, assemble, and modify steel frames, equipment supports, brackets, and test fixtures using common shop tools and fabrication techniques.
• Electrical Installation Support: Install cable trays, conduit, and mounting hardware; route and secure power and instrumentation cables in coordination with electrical engineers and technicians.
• Hardware Development: Modify existing hardware, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and develop practical solutions alongside engineers.
• Machining & Fabrication: Perform basic manual machining, drilling, cutting, grinding, and fitting to support hardware development.
• Testing & Commissioning: Assist with pressure testing, leak checks, instrumentation installation, equipment setup, and test operations.
• Shop Support: Maintain tools, equipment, and organized workspaces while helping develop the company's fabrication and assembly capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, industrial equipment installation, fabrication, or hardware development.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly diagrams, and basic electrical installation layouts.
• Experience with overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and forklift operations strongly preferred
• Familiarity with industrial piping, flanges, valves, fittings, and mechanical assemblies.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, resourcefulness, and ability to work independently and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality workmanship.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with manual and CNC machining (lathe & mill) and use of standard metrology tools for dimensional inspection of components
• Prior manager or leader of a team of technicians; experience conducting interviews and identifying skill gaps required to meet company milestones.
• Direct experience with power-generation equipment, process skids, or test stands strongly preferred
• Experience with high-pressure piping systems, pressure testing, and leak detection.
• Welding experience (MIG/TIG) including beveling and fit-up, material control, and fixturing for weldment repeatability
• Experience with cable trays, conduit, and routing industrial power and instrumentation wiring.
• Experience in a startup, hardware shop, or rapidly evolving R&D environment.
• US salary range: $45-60 per hour
• Equity ownership
• Company wide medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401k program eligibility
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks, coffee, and lunch