R&D Technician - Thermal Systems Prototyping (Equity)

Accelsius LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical/Dental

401K

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Accelsius, a startup focused on disruptive cooling technology, seeks a hands-on R&D technician to design, develop, and test new cooling products. You will join a small engineering team reporting to the Principal Engineer and contribute to electro‑mechanical and fluid system problem solving.

The role emphasizes hardware assembly, lab testing, and experimentation with opportunities to improve lab processes. Austin-based position with equity potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred, but equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience using common lab tools, hand tools, and test equipment.
• Experience with brazing, soldering, or related mechanical assembly techniques preferred.
• Familiarity with thermal systems, fluid circulation systems, electronics troubleshooting, or instrumentation preferred.
• HVAC background is highly preferred.
• Solid modeling and electrical skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain lab test setups.
• Wiring of instrumentation, heaters, power supplies, sensors, etc.
• Plumbing, filling/discharging, troubleshooting of custom refrigeration systems.
• Support hardware prototyping, validation testing, and engineering experiments.
• Assist engineers with experimental setup, data collection, documentation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support fabrication, welding, brazing, soldering, and mechanical integration activities as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab processes, test methodologies, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Hardware assembly

Troubleshooting

Electrical skills

Instrumentation

Lab safety

Independent work

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Soldering tools

HVAC tools

Measurement instruments

Test equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Accelsius, a startup focused on disruptive cooling technology, seeks a hands-on R&D technician to design, develop, and test new cooling products. You will join a small engineering team reporting to the Principal Engineer and contribute to electro‑mechanical and fluid system problem solving.

The role emphasizes hardware assembly, lab testing, and experimentation with opportunities to improve lab processes. Austin-based position with equity potential and comprehensive benefits.