Manufacturing Technician

Overview: Salary Range $20.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Description: At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world. If all of this piques your interest, we'd love to hear from you!

About The Job: Terabase is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Technician. The Manufacturing Technician is a key player on the product development team, reporting to the Site Manager Operations and will work closely with our R&D team to develop products that will radically change how large-scale solar utility power plants are constructed. Terabase is at the forefront of applying innovative techniques that will remove 70-80% of solar power plant assembly work from the field using a combination of advanced assembly and construction techniques, customized equipment, and automation. The technology will help enable Terabase's mission to lower the cost of solar electricity to $0.01/kWh by 2025.Successful candidates will thrive in Terabase's unique operating environment and culture: high-growth, innovative, lean, and values-driven. As such, the successful candidate must be highly capable in each of the following dimensions (among others): adaptability, curiosity, resourcefulness, analytical thinking/problem solving, pro-activity, collaboration, technological savvy, and operating in a dynamic environment. Most importantly, you, like us, will be dedicated to accelerating the decarbonization of the global economy using digital and automation technology to further reduce the cost of utility-scale solar.

Responsibilities: The Manufacturing Technician Team's role is to build and test a fully functionable factory to the Field Operations team. Processes to complete a factory build includes using hand/power tools, cranes, welders, wiring, reading schematics, multiple types of forklifts and following set procedures. Support in developing and optimizing crew training, developing training literature and manuals.

Minimum Qualifications: Extensive hands-on manufacturing experience with a solid understanding of standard manufacturing concepts and processes. Use of standard hand and power tools as well as experience with wiring of electrical and equipment required. Reading technical drawings and schematics. Experience with standard construction equipment and its operation. Solid technical foundation, ability to learn quickly and demonstrated ability to frame and drive technical decisions. Self-starter, able to thrive in a fast-paced and continually changing environment. Ability and willingness to deploy for shorter trips at solar project around the country to support field installations and field trials.

Preferred Qualifications: Extensive hands-on manufacturing experience with a solid understanding of standard manufacturing concepts and processes. Use of standard hand and power tools as well as experience with wiring of electrical and equipment required. Reading technical drawings and schematics. Experience with standard construction equipment and its operation. Solid technical foundation, ability to learn quickly and demonstrated ability to frame and drive technical decisions. Self-starter, able to thrive in a fast-paced and continually changing environment. Ability and willingness to deploy for shorter trips at solar project around the country to support field installations and field trials.

Work Locations: The Terabase Manufacturing Technician team is located in Woodland California. Some occasional work can be expected when factories are deployed, typically around 1 week duration.