Engineering Technician - Electrical

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Tempo</strong></p> <p>Based in San Diego, California, Tempo develops thermochemical energy storage (TCES) systems designed for energy-intensive industries. The platform enables industrial operators to shift energy use over time by sourcing power when it is most cost-effective and enables the electrification of high-temperature industrial heat at a cost advantage to using fossil fuels. By storing electricity thermochemically, the system delivers a continuous stream of combustion-free, high-temperature air at up to 1,200°C.</p> <p>Tempo is backed by leading climate and energy investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Khosla Ventures, and Prelude Ventures.</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.tempoenergy.com/">www.tempoenergy.com</a>.</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Tempo is seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Electronics Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex electronic systems, with a specialized focus on high power and high voltage equipment. You will work closely with our engineering team to ensure the reliability and safety of high-voltage components, power supplies, inverters, and related industrial control systems.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>System Testing &amp; Calibration: Perform routine and complex testing, calibration, and validation of high power electronic systems and high voltage circuitry.</li> <li>Troubleshooting &amp; Repair: Diagnose malfunctions down to the component level in power electronics, switchgear, transformers, motor drives, and energy storage systems.</li> <li>Assembly &amp; Installation: Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical blueprints to assemble and install high voltage panels and subsystems.</li> <li>Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to all electrical safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, arc flash safety, and NFPA 70E standards.</li> <li>Maintenance: Execute preventative and corrective maintenance on high voltage test fixtures and production equipment to minimize downtime.</li> <li>Documentation: Maintain accurate logs of testing data, repair histories, and equipment performance metrics. Draft technical reports summarizing failure analysis.</li> <li>Collaboration: Work alongside electrical and mechanical engineers to prototype new power systems, suggesting design improvements based on field testing.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong><br>Required:</p> <ul> <li>Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Techno