What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Accelsius, LLC?
Lab Technician
Interested in getting in at the ground floor of a disruptive company tackling a multi-billion-dollar challenge? Businesses and consumers continue to demand increasing data services at an exponential rate—streaming, deep learning, analytics, IoT connectivity, and more. These applications require higher-performing CPUs, components, servers, and data centers, all generating significant heat that traditional cooling systems struggle to manage.
Accelsius is developing revolutionary direct-to-chip, 2-phase cooling technologies that enable Server OEMs, Data Centers, Edge Computing Operators, and 5G deployments to achieve performance, sustainability, scale, and cost goals while serving this high-growth market for data services.
Position Summary
The Lab Technician will play a critical role in supporting prototype development, system builds, and experimental testing within our engineering lab. This position is highly hands-on, requiring technical curiosity, precision, and a willingness to collaborate across teams to accelerate innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble, configure, and maintain prototype systems and lab test setups.
- Prepare and interpret specifications for fabrication, assembly, and testing.
- Support engineers in conducting lab experiments, recording data, and troubleshooting test results.
- Perform mechanical and electronic assembly, including handling cooling components, sensors, and instrumentation.
- Maintain lab organization, safety standards, and equipment calibration.
- Assist with the build and integration of rack-level systems during early deployments.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for lab processes and test methodologies.
Qualifications
- Education/Experience:
- 2–4 years of relevant industry or lab experience (electronics, mechanical systems, or hardware prototyping).
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred, but not required.
- Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with hardware assembly and testing.
- Familiarity with heating/cooling systems, fluid dynamics, or electronics troubleshooting preferred.
- Ability to read and follow technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
- Other Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Positive attitude and collaborative approach in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Previous startup or R&D lab experience is a plus.
Accelsius offers a competitive salary with equity, a full range of benefits including medical and dental, 401K, and unlimited PTO.
The position is based in Austin, Texas.
Accelsius does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Accelsius encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.