What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at Ammobia?
About AmmobiaAmmobia is on a mission to revolutionize the ammonia industry. We are a seed-stage startup developing Haber Bosch 2.0 – a next-generation ammonia synthesis process enabling cost-effective, clean ammonia production. Our proprietary swing reactor system runs at 10x lower pressures and 4x higher conversions than the state of the art, enabling economical production at any plant scale or energy source. Clean ammonia will support ammonia’s growing role in our decarbonized world, tackling some of the most difficult to abate sectors including chemicals, fertilizers, and heavy-duty transportation. We are supported and recognized by leading climate tech organizations including Starlight Ventures, the US Department of Energy, Collaborative Fund, Third Derivative, Forbes 30u30, and more.Job DescriptionAmmobia is seeking a do-it-all engineering technician with a bias towards action and rapid design cycles. You have industrial experience in chemicals, energy systems, aerospace, or other dynamic fluid systems. You will build, assemble, maintain, and operate reactors, skids, and test stands across scales. You are comfortable getting your hands dirty, building from scratch, and identifying where to bring in outside vendors/engineers. You are comfortable working on R&D machines with little supervision.There will be significant opportunity to grow your role with the company. Successful applicants will have most of the following qualifications.ResponsibilitiesAssembly, disassembly, upkeep and maintenance of Ammobia’s test platforms at pilot and bench scalesImplement changes and improvement to the test machines to achieve target performance metricsCreate, install, and troubleshoot mechanical subsystemsInstall and wire controls and electrical subsystemsSupport team with conducting experiments and performing tests including running test reactors, material processing system, and other lab equipmentTroubleshoot electromechanical equipment, sensors, and mechanical parts as needed to restore test machinesWork hands on building systems, as well as supervise and mentor junior technicians and internsMaintain a robust document management system for test equipment that includes revision control (P&ID, bill of materials, and SOP’s)Maintain the workspace and ensure tools and spare parts are well stockedQualifications4 years hands-on experience in relevant industrial setting Practical experience assembling/disassembling custom mechanical systems.Practical experience installing and maintaining chemical engineering hardware, including compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, and similarDeep experience working with high pressure fluid lines: Swagelok-style gas delivery systems, pressure vessels, heaters, and similarExperience working with industrial instrumentation and control systems (e.g. PLC, LabVIEW, or similar)Experience working with power tools and basic fabricationSelf-motivated, hands-on attitude, with a willingness to contribute at all levelsPrior experience working with industrial design practices, codes, and standards for working with high pressure systemsNice-to-haveExperience in start-up environmentsExperience overseeing and maintaining lab space/ machine shop space/ factoryExperience with hydrogen, ammonia, or other flammables/corrosivesExperience in heterogeneous catalysis, reaction engineering, and/or separationsFamiliarity with chemical processing systemsProficiency in electrical or controls designBenefits include:Competitive equity grants100% of premiums paid for healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance401kGym benefitRegular team social eventsPaid time off, including closure between Christmas and New YearsWho we areWe are a small and passionate team of scientists and engineers. We value teamwork, accountability, open communication, and rapid iteration. We emphasize career growth, mutual feedback, and a fun and exciting working environment. Check out ammobia.co/careers for our full values statement and ammobia.co/team to learn more about us.The position is full-time and in-person in San Francisco, CA. Compensation and job title will be commensurate with experience. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Salary : $140,000 - $200,000