Sr. Engineering Technician

Beyond the Dome; Petaluma (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Generous benefits

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Beyond The Dome in Petaluma, CA, seeks a Senior Technician to support the development of groundbreaking water purification systems. This role involves hands-on activities with engineers to fabricate, test, and troubleshoot production systems and installations.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in industrial R&D and operational experience with systems such as water treatment. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in industrial R&D, ideally at a hardware startup.
• Experience with operating equipment like reactors and pumps.
• Good documentation skills for maintenance and data practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers to develop and test prototypes and production systems.
• Troubleshoot and operate SCWO systems effectively.
• Support field deployments and maintenance operations.

Skills

Industrial R&D experience

Operating industrial machines

Mechanical assembly

Field deployments and operations

Documentation skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Test and measurement equipment

Manual/CNC mills

Hand tools

Job description

Are you a hands‑on, master technician who enjoys working directly with engineers to take products all the way from idea to shipping product? Beyond The Dome is looking for a Senior Technician to develop and deploy our industry changing water purification systems. You will support engineers through all aspects of development including operating and troubleshooting installations in the field. This is a perfect opportunity for a persistent problem solver, troubleshooter, and craftsman who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and is comfortable with scientific fundamentals and the latest tools.

This job is based in Petaluma CA, and will require travel to support field deployments. Remote work is at the discretion of your supervisor.

What you’ll do

• Work directly with engineers to fabricate, test, and debug prototypes and production systems
• Operate and troubleshoot SCWO systems and subsystems, including running mission critical tests
• Support the system once it is deployed at a customer site, including operations, field upgrades, maintenance, repairs, monitoring, and data collection
• Support lab projects involving test and measurement
• Develop strategies to continuously reduce cycle time, and accelerate improvements in performance, cost, and reliability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance.

Your background

• Proven track record in industrial R&D, ideally at a hardware startup
• Experience operating industrial machines and systems such as water/wastewater treatment facilities, power generation, chemical processing, mining, or similar
• Hands‑on experience with shop tools, test and measurement equipment, and mechanical assembly
• Hands‑on operation of equipment such as reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, and instrumentation
• Experience with field deployments and operations, including field upgrades, maintenance, and repairs
• Good documentation skills including keeping maintenance records and data collection practices for analysis
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills including the ability to interact directly with customers.

Welcome additions

• Experience with pressurized and/or hot systems, e.g., SCWO, rockets, brewing, distillation, or oil and gas
• Boiler certification or similar
• Hands‑on shop experience with equipment such as manual/CNC mills, lathes, hand tools, etc.
• Hands‑on operation of equipment such as reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, and instrumentation
• Military experience

Compensation and Benefits:

Beyond The Dome offers competitive salary, equity, generous benefits, and a great work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.