AtmosZero • Loveland, Colorado (onsite) • Full-time
Reports to: Senior Director, Plant Operations
In this role, you will be responsible for- Provide hands-on mechanical and electrical support for testing across Prototype, Pilot, and 1 MW systems.
- Set up test equipment, piping, instrumentation, sensors, wiring, and data-acquisition hardware under established engineering direction.
- Execute test procedures, monitor equipment, collect and record data, and maintain accurate test logs and equipment records.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and facility issues and work with engineers to implement corrective actions.
- Support upgrades to the test facility required for initial 1 MW testing, including installation, checkout, and maintenance of test infrastructure.
- Build, modify, commission, maintain, and operate compressor and system test stands.
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and test-ready work area; follow all safety, PPE, lockout/tagout, and operating procedures.
- Write, refine, and maintain test procedures, maintenance instructions, checklists, and work instructions.
- Provide practical feedback to engineers on test setup, equipment serviceability, recurring failures, and opportunities to improve test execution.
- Progress toward independently running defined tests with limited engineering oversight and supporting future manufacturing end-of-line testing.
Required qualifications - Demonstrated hands-on experience as a test, engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, field-service, or industrial technician.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience assembling, modifying, maintaining, or troubleshooting equipment, piping, pumps, valves, or comparable hardware.
- Basic electrical aptitude, including safe use of a multimeter and experience with sensors, wiring, panels, or instrumentation.
- Ability to read and work from mechanical drawings, schematics, procedures, and bills of materials.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic measurement equipment safely and correctly.
- Ability to follow written procedures, record test results accurately, and communicate observations clearly to engineers and technicians.
- Comfort working with prototype equipment and incomplete information while maintaining safe work practices.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Preferred qualifications - Experience operating or supporting industrial test stands, process equipment, refrigeration systems, heat pumps, compressors, boilers, or similar equipment.
- Experience installing and troubleshooting instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, or electrical sensors.
- Experience with data-acquisition systems, PLC-controlled equipment, or basic controls troubleshooting.
- Experience with pressure, leak, vacuum, hydrostatic, or performance testing.
- Experience building or upgrading test facilities, utility systems, or laboratory infrastructure.
- EPA 608, electrical, HVAC, welding, pipefitting, instrumentation, or other relevant trade certification.
- Experience in a prototype, R&D, low-volume manufacturing, or new-product-introduction environment.
- Associate degree, trade certification, or equivalent demonstrated hands-on experience.
Physical requirements - Stand, bend, reach, climb, and perform hands-on work for extended periods.
- Lift and carry up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally with assistance or lifting aids.
- Work around industrial equipment, pressurized systems, electrical equipment, and active test facilities.
- Use required PPE and follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout where applicable.
Compensation and benefits Hourly pay range: [$35.00 - $45.00 per hour; OT-eligible].
Equity: Stock option grant
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan; paid time off and holidays; parental leave.
