Engineering Technician

Base Power Company • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Base is seeking an Engineering Technician to build and maintain test infrastructure that enables engineering teams to test and release hardware and software with confidence. The role translates engineering designs into physical test benches and fixtures, including low-voltage signal harnesses and 240/480V power circuits, designed to operate continuously.

As Base expands its battery fleet and test capacity, the Engineering Technician will document builds so test stations can be replicated quickly, collaborate with engineering to determine what to fabricate in-house or outsource, and ensure fabricated parts meet requirements. The role is part of the Systems Integration team, which develops and maintains hardware-in-the-loop rigs, test benches, fixtures, software, CI pipelines, and data tools used for continuous testing. The team aims to identify hardware and firmware issues before products reach customers, reproduce issues in the lab, and help engineers ship products to the fleet.

Base is a startup where priorities and responsibilities may evolve with business needs. The company works in person and describes its culture as fast-paced, mission-driven, collaborative, and highly committed.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience wiring harnesses, including cutting, stripping, labeling, and documenting work so others can reproduce it.
• Experience building a low-voltage signal harness from a schematic and a 240/480V power circuit.
• Experience designing or fabricating enclosures, mounting brackets, or racking systems.
• Comfort using power tools and fabrication equipment.
• A team-first, goal-oriented approach, including taking on needed work and communicating about priorities.
• 1–3 years of experience in electrical work, fabrication, motorsports, aerospace, or a similar hands-on technical role; apprenticeships and trade training count.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire test benches and fixtures, including signal-level harnesses and 240/480V power circuits.
• Document each build so test stations can be replicated quickly as capacity expands.
• Design and fabricate enclosures, mounting brackets, and racking systems intended for continuous operation.
• Determine whether parts should be fabricated in-house or sent out, and ensure they are built correctly either way.
• Keep test systems running and ready for engineering and automated testing around the clock.
• Follow wiring schematics and meet appropriate workmanship, safety, and inspection standards for both low-voltage signal work and 240/480V power work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed