R&D Prototype Technician – Power Electronics

Heron Power Inc.; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Heron Power Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to support rapid prototyping, lab test setups, and hands-on assembly across electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems. You will lead lab process deployment and drive fixture builds, test and troubleshooting through the engineering lifecycle.

You will collaborate with engineering, reliability, test and operations, documenting learnings and driving incremental product improvements while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on technical assembly, fabrication, troubleshooting across electrical/mechanical/electromechanical systems.
• Experience in teardown, diagnostic and troubleshooting of complex manufactured assemblies.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools, soldering/rework stations, lab equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams to translate designs into builds.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and modify prototype units and sub-assemblies from drawings and instructions (PCBA, mechanical, electromechanical).
• Fabricate and prepare test fixtures, wire harnesses and cable assemblies with hand tools and soldering equipment.
• Set up and operate lab test equipment for validation and performance characterization.
• Perform mechanical fabrication such as drilling, cutting, bending to support prototypes.
• Tear down and troubleshoot complex assemblies to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with engineering/reliability/test to develop prototype processes and playbooks.
• Document learnings, analyze data and communicate findings to drive product changes.
• Maintain lab equipment and calibration schedules.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Prototype assembly

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power analyzers

HP/bench tools

Soldering/rework stations

Job description

Heron Power Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to support rapid prototyping, lab test setups, and hands-on assembly across electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems. You will lead lab process deployment and drive fixture builds, test and troubleshooting through the engineering lifecycle.

You will collaborate with engineering, reliability, test and operations, documenting learnings and driving incremental product improvements while maintaining safety and quality standards.