Manufacturing Technician

Terabase Energy•Woodland, CA

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About The Position

Terabase is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Technician. The Manufacturing Technician is a key player on the product development team, reporting to the Site Operations Manager 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.

Requirements

Extensive hands-on construction experience with a solid understanding of standard manufacturing concepts and processes.
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 at solar project around the country to support field installations and field trials.

Nice To Haves

Technical understanding of the design, functionality, and installation on a fast-paced assembly line.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Technician Team’s role is to provide 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.