Materials R&D Lab Technician

<div class="content-intro"><p>Antora builds and deploys thermal energy storage to power always-on industrial operations and data centers with low-cost energy. Factory-built in California, Antora’s thermal batteries deliver reliable and cost-effective heat and power for industrial loads of any size. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.<br><br>We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.</p></div><h5>&nbsp;</h5> <h5>&nbsp;</h5> <h5><strong>About The Role</strong></h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Antora&nbsp;Energy is seeking a <strong>Materials</strong> <strong>R&amp;D Lab Technician</strong> to join our materials development team at our headquarters near San Jose, CA. In this hands-on role, you will partner directly with engineers to execute high-temperature experiments using bench-top furnaces and supporting lab equipment — work that is central to developing the novel materials inside Antora's thermal energy storage systems.</p> <p>You will be responsible for setting up and running tests, operating instrumentation and data acquisition systems, and producing clear, thorough documentation of every experiment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced hardware R&amp;D environment, is meticulous about data quality, and takes pride in keeping a lab running smoothly.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5><strong>What You'll Do<br><br><br></strong></h5> <ul> <li><strong>Experiment Execution:</strong> Set up, operate, and monitor benchtop furnaces and other high-temperature lab equipment according to test plans and procedures defined by engineers. Manage sample preparation, fixturing, and loading/unloading of test articles</li> <li><strong>Instrumentation &amp; data collection: </strong>Install, configure, and operate DAQ systems, thermocouples, and other sensors to capture temperature profiles, environmental conditions, and material response data during experiments.</li> <li><strong>Documentation &amp; reporting: </strong>Maintain detailed lab notebooks and digital test records for every experiment. Compile data summaries, charts, and observations into clear reports for the engineering team.</li> <li><strong>Equipment maintenance: </strong>Perform routine calibration, preventative maintenance, and