Mechatronics Technician

Base Power; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Base Power is seeking a Mechatronics Technician to join our growing Austin, TX team. You will perform preventive maintenance on battery production equipment, troubleshoot issues, and support repairs across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

You’ll learn to interpret schematics and improve diagnostics while documenting work and tracking parts in a fast-paced factory setting. You’ll gain exposure to advanced automation and robotics, with opportunities to grow your skills and

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or electrical work
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Comfortable using hand tools and diagnostic equipment
• Willingness to learn robotics and automation

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs
• Support corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Learn to read schematics and technical diagrams
• Maintain documentation of work and track parts
• Operate safely with tools in a factory environment

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Diagnostic tools

Problem solving

Physical endurance

Education

Technical training or apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

PLC basics

Automation tools

Job description

About the Role

As a Mechatronics Technician at Base, you’ll play a hands‑on role in ramping up our battery production lines – keeping the equipment running at full speed. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and learn to interpret schematics and technical diagrams. Along the way, you’ll document work, track parts and supplies, and operate safely with hand and power tools in a fast‑paced, high‑growth factory environment. This is a chance to gain exposure to advanced automation and robotics while building the skills to grow your career in modern manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on industrial production equipment
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment issues
• Support corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Learn to read and interpret schematics, technical diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and help track parts and supplies
• Operate safely with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment in a factory environment

What You’ll Bring

• 0–2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or electrical work (or technical training/apprenticeship)
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems (conveyors, motors, actuators, etc.) and electrical systems (AC/DC circuits, sensors, wiring)
• Comfortable using basic hand tools and diagnostic equipment
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with willingness to learn advanced systems (robotics, PLCs, automation)
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., standing/walking for extended periods, and performing work that requires bending, squatting, kneeling, or climbing
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment

About This Team

The Maintenance team is the backbone that enables Base to scale battery production from prototype to thousands of units per year. Every hour of uptime you create directly translates to more batteries reaching customers and accelerating the energy transition. You’ll be working on cutting‑edge production lines where a single piece of equipment down can halt an entire manufacturing cell—making your ability to diagnose, repair, and prevent failures essential to Base’s growth trajectory. This team offers a rare opportunity to build deep technical expertise across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems while seeing the immediate impact of your work: batteries rolling off lines you kept running, production records you helped set, and skills you developed that will define the future of your manufacturing career.

Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.