Reliability Technician
full-time•Austin
About this role
About Base
Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
About the Role
We are looking for an Engineering Technician. This role requires a blend of technical know-how and organizational skills to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced engineering environment.
What You'll Do
Technical Support: Assist engineers with hands-on tasks like assembling, testing, and troubleshooting prototypes, components, and equipment. Will include detailed solder rework, thermocouple welding / wiring / labeling, and harness making.
Safety and Cleanliness of space: Ensure compliance with safety protocols in the office and lab environments. Maintain and enforce a clean and organized workspace.
Inventory Management: Track and maintain inventory of engineering tools, parts, and supplies. Order new stock as needed and ensure equipment is properly calibrated.
Vendor Coordination: Communicate with vendors for purchasing, service, and technical support for lab and office equipment.
Project Coordination: Help track project timelines, materials, and progress. Ensure the engineering team has the necessary resources to meet deadlines.
Tech Support for Staff: Provide basic tech support for office hardware and software, troubleshooting minor IT issues.
What You'll Bring
High School diploma or equivalent required - prefer associates degree or higher in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
Experience in an engineering or technical environment, providing hands-on support for design, testing, and assembly of equipment. Harness making, exceptional soldering skill, thermocouple and data acquisition management a must.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) and basic IT troubleshooting.
Deep expertise with tools and equipment used in an engineering lab or workshop.
Good communication skills, with the ability to work well with engineers, vendors, and other office staff.
Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving and task management.
Our Values
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.
Do the best work of your life at Base.
What you'll do
- The Reliability Technician will assist engineers with hands-on tasks such as assembling, testing, and troubleshooting prototypes and equipment. They will also ensure compliance with safety protocols and manage inventory and vendor communications.
About Base Power Company
Base is building the future of American power.
The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. But it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.
Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.
Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time.
Join us.
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What does a Reliability Technician do at Base Power Company?
As a Reliability Technician at Base Power Company, you will: the Reliability Technician will assist engineers with hands-on tasks such as assembling, testing, and troubleshooting prototypes and equipment. They will also ensure compliance with safety protocols and manage inventory and vendor communications..
Is the Reliability Technician position at Base Power Company remote?
The Reliability Technician position at Base Power Company is based in Austin, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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