Engineering Technician

Job overview

The Engineering Technician role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. Base Power Company is developing distributed battery systems intended to support a more resilient electricity grid. The technician builds and documents test infrastructure so engineering teams can test hardware and software reliably as the company's fleet grows. By creating repeatable test benches and fixtures and keeping systems ready for continuous testing, the role helps engineers identify issues before products reach customers.

What you'll do

• Build and wire test benches and fixtures, including signal harnesses and 240/480V power circuits
• document builds for replication
• design and fabricate enclosures, brackets, and racking
• determine whether parts should be fabricated in-house or externally
• maintain test systems for engineering and automated testing
• follow schematics and applicable workmanship, safety, and inspection standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering technician

full-time

austin tx

base power company

systems integration

test benches

electrical wiring

240/480v power

hardware testing

battery systems

grid resilience

in-person

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hands-on experience with harness wiring, low-voltage signal harnesses, 240/480V power circuits, and fabrication is sought; 1–3 years in electrical work, fabrication, motorsports, aerospace, or a similar technical role, with apprenticeships and trade training counting.

About the employer

Base Power Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control. Sector: 22.