Senior Technician

Mechnano; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechnano seeks a Senior Technician for a full-time, on-site role in the Greater Phoenix Area. You will perform hands-on material processing, operate pilot-scale equipment, and maintain accurate batch records in a lab/production environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of hands-on operation experience in chemical/materials settings, strong attention to detail, safety consciousness, and the ability to communicate process deviations.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in hands-on manufacturing or pilot plant operations.
• Experience in chemical, materials, polymer, or pilot-scale environments.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions while observing run conditions.
• Mechanical curiosity and problem-solving with equipment.
• Accurate batch data recording and PPE safety.

Responsibilities

• Run material, chemical, polymer, and pilot-scale production batches per records.
• Prepare raw materials, tools, and PPE before runs.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and clean processing equipment.
• Monitor process conditions and record deviations.
• Produce completed batches and samples for testing.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and communicate needs.
• Maintain safety, labeling, and clean work areas.
• Ensure readiness for next run.

Skills

Manufacturing operator experience

Process operator

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Tools

Mixers

Reactors

Pumps

Extrusion equipment

Job description

Mechnano is focused on transforming additive manufacturing (AM) materials through proprietary, discrete carbon nanotube (CNT) technology. The company partners with organizations to improve the performance, reliability, and capabilities of AM materials across a range of applications. By integrating advanced CNT formulations, Mechnano helps unlock new mechanical, electrical, and functional properties in printed parts. Team members have the opportunity to work at the forefront of materials innovation and contribute to practical solutions for modern manufacturing.

Role Description

Mechnano is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Technician for a full-time, on-site position in the Greater Phoenix Area. This role focuses on hands‑on materials processing, chemical and polymer production, and pilot‑scale manufacturing in a dynamic laboratory and production environment.

The Senior Technician will be responsible for preparing materials, setting up and operating equipment, executing production procedures, monitoring process conditions, and maintaining accurate batch records. The ideal candidate brings strong technical aptitude, practical troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and operational consistency.

We are looking for a proactive, dependable individual who can work independently, recognize and communicate process deviations, and contribute to continuous improvement. Successful candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to identify potential issues before they impact production quality or efficiency.

This position is ideal for an experienced technical operator who enjoys hands‑on work, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and thrives in a collaborative environment focused on developing and producing advanced materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Run material, chemical, polymer, and pilot‑scale production batches according to work instructions and batch records.
• Prepare raw materials, tools, containers, equipment, PPE, samples, and work areas before production runs.
• Set up, operate, adjust, clean, reset, and perform basic maintenance on process equipment and work areas.
• Monitor process behavior during batches, including mixing, temperature, timing, material movement, equipment response, sample appearance, and other observable process conditions.
• Record batch data, process observations, deviations, sample identifiers, and equipment notes accurately and promptly.
• Produce completed batches and usable samples for internal testing, process development, or customer evaluation.
• Troubleshoot practical process or equipment issues within the operator's scope and communicate quickly when an issue needs technical or supervisory support.
• Follow chemical handling practices, PPE requirements, work instructions, labeling practices, and site safety expectations.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and ready for the next run.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience as a manufacturing operator, process operator, pilot plant operator, lab production operator, or similar hands‑on technical operator.
• Experience working in chemical, materials, polymer, pilot‑scale, or related process environments.
• Comfort following detailed work instructions while paying attention to what is actually happening during the run.
• Mechanical curiosity and practical equipment sense, including the ability to set up, adjust, clean, reset, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Experience recording batch data, observations, deviations, and sample information clearly.
• Safe chemical handling experience and comfort using required PPE.
• Reliability, attention to detail, good communication, and willingness to keep the work area and equipment ready for use.

Relevant Technical Experience

Strong candidates may have experience with mixers, reactors or vessels, ovens, furnaces, drying equipment, filtration or separation steps, pumps, fluid handling, polymer processing, extrusion, injection molding, sample preparation, basic measurements, and pilot‑scale process equipment.

Compensation

The anticipated pay range for this position is $28-$35 per hour, depending on relevant experience, technical skills, and qualifications.