Prototype & Test Technician, Thermal Systems R&D

Standard Thermal

Woodinville, Northern (WA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

16 hours ago
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Standard Thermal is a dynamic team building the world’s lowest-cost thermal energy storage technology. You will construct prototype systems, run experiments in the lab, troubleshoot hardware, collect data and help turn concepts into field-ready systems.

You will work closely with design engineers, enjoy substantial autonomy, and travel to field sites as needed to support deployments. This role emphasizes hands-on fabrication and rapid iteration in both lab and field settings.

Qualifications

  • Strong mechanical and electrical intuition with hands-on build experience.
  • Experience assembling, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems in industrial environments.
  • Ability to carefully follow drawings and documentation while operating with limited existing docs.
  • Bias toward action and prioritization to move critical work forward.
  • Low ego, high ownership; adapt paths based on evidence and seek input when needed.
  • Comfortable working in lab and dirty field environments.
  • Background through technical school, associate degree, military training, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems from drawings and guidance.
  • Run and monitor experiments; set up tests, collect data, and document results.
  • Create assembly instructions, design docs, test procedures, and reusable drawings.
  • Identify ways to speed up recurring builds and testing for reliability and efficiency.
  • Support field deployments; fabricate, test, document, and ship equipment to site; travel as needed.

Skills

Mechanical intuition
Electrical intuition
Hands-on building
Follow drawings/documentation
Bias towards action
Ownership mindset
Field and lab versatility

Education

Technical school / Associate degree
Military technical training

Tools

CAD
PLC/MCU
Pumps/Blowers/Heaters

Job description

Standard Thermal is a dynamic team building the world’s lowest-cost thermal energy storage technology. You will construct prototype systems, run experiments in the lab, troubleshoot hardware, collect data and help turn concepts into field-ready systems.

You will work closely with design engineers, enjoy substantial autonomy, and travel to field sites as needed to support deployments. This role emphasizes hands-on fabrication and rapid iteration in both lab and field settings.

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