Assembly Technician

Status: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

Salary: Salaries at Advanced Ionics are paid bi-weekly 

Reports to: O&M Manger

Position Summary: BOP Assembly Technician is responsible for supporting the assembly, operation, and troubleshooting of advanced steam fed electrolysis systems used for hydrogen production, working closely with engineers to build and validate electrolyzer steam delivery systems, and testing infrastructure.  

Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Advanced Ionics office hours are 6:30am - 6:30pm. Your work schedule will generally be within normal business hours. Occasionally, there will be requests to work outside of normal business hours for special events. In those instances, a notice will be sent as early in advance as possible. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Plan, engineer, design, produce and assemble mechanical and chemical systems
• Read and generate blueprints, sketches or computer-aided design (CAD)and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files
• Plan, set up and validate tests of complete test stations and electrolyzer units and their component, and record and analyze results
• Write and use software for data acquisition and analysis, including Python, SciLab/MATLAB
• Install piping and tubing for steam and gases and wire basic electrical components
• Compare test results with design specifications and with test objectives and recommend changes, if needed, in products or test methods

You’re the right candidate for this job if you enjoy workplaces where everyone has a voice, if you’re passionate about solving climate change through complex and wonky markets, and if you’re willing to propose a new idea, write a memo, code a script, and turn a wrench, you bring positive energy and are flexible in your position. 

We know the right candidate might not check every box in this job description. You could also have important skills we haven't thought of. If you think you’re a great candidate for this role, apply and tell us why. To apply, send us a resume and a few sentences about why you are interested in this position and what you bring to the table. There will be opportunities for us to train you too! We’re looking forward to hearing from you! 

About Advanced Ionics: 

Our mission is to decarbonize the "hard-to-abate" heavy industrial sectors of the world economy with a new class of electrolyzers. Advanced Ionics is seeking a highly motivated people to join our growing team that is dedicated to developing transformational “green hydrogen” industrial electrolyzer systems. 

At Advanced Ionics, we’ve created a green hydrogen platform that allows industrial hydrogen producers and users to achieve sustainability and decarbonize, without sacrificing profit. We combine our patented Symbiotic electrolyzer technology with our customers’ onsite process and waste heat to produce the lowest-cost green hydrogen on the market. 

We’re a thoughtful, venture-backed, and mission-oriented team of engineers, creatives, and business people looking to change the world. And, we’re proud to say we’re headquartered in the great city of Milwaukee, in the heart of the industrial Midwest. 

Consistent with our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we value people with the ability to work on diverse teams and with a diverse range of people. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities. 

What We Offer: 

• This is a full-time position 
• Competitive, negotiable salary 
• Vesting options for equity in a venture-backed, climate-tech startup 
• Health and retirement benefits, with flexible options 
• Generous vacation policy 
• Paid parental and sick leave 

About Our Hiring Process: 

Our hiring process consists of the following: 

• Phone Screen
• 1^st Round Virtual Interview 
• 2^nd Round (ideally) In-Person Interview 
• References 
• Conditional Job Offer 

Professional Qualifications:

• 2 years of industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 5years of industry experience with an Associate’s degree or 10 years of experience or applicable military experience
• Experience troubleshooting and fixing mechanical systems, including pumps, heat-exchangers, furnaces, regulators and pneumatics, among others
• Analytical skills to understand blueprints, models and specifications for parts and design
• Experience with computer applications, including basic control system, CAD/CAM and CNC machining
• Ability to fabricate and assemble complex parts, jigs and test system components
• Proven ability to suggest alternative, cost-effective solutions
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Results-oriented and can work independently
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• General understanding of lab safety
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of materials properties, including polymers, metals, ceramics, solvents and pigments
• Experience in scientific equipment/component manufacturing
• Expertise welding and brazing small intricate parts