Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people deliver creative decarbonization energy solutions to our customers.

We are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to join our team. In this role, you will support the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrumentation, controls, electrical components, and test equipment. You will work with a high degree of independence and autonomy in a hands-on technical environment.

This role is ideal for a technician with experience working with instrumentation and controls in a plant, chemical process, manufacturing, or similar industrial environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable reading and updating technical drawings, working with electrical systems, fabricating from concept drawings, and safely supporting test and lab operations.

You will work primarily in a lab environment. Occasional travel may be required, generally no more than 15%. You will work in a hybrid capacity from our San Jose, CA office and report to the Manager, Control Systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Install instrumentation, sensors, and associated hardware
• Perform low-voltage DC and AC wiring
• Commission and troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, and control systems
• Support the procurement and specification of electrical components and hardware
• Perform control panel wiring and modifications
• Support work involving HVDC power converters operating above 1,000 VDC
• Read and interpret industrial electrical drawings and schematics
• Update drawings and create accurate as-built documentation
• Fabricate and iterate hardware based on concept drawings and engineering direction
• Read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Identify hazards and follow appropriate safety practices while working in a lab environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with instrumentation and controls in a plant, chemical process, manufacturing, industrial, or similar technical environment
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience with low-voltage AC and DC wiring
• Ability to update technical drawings and create as-built drawings
• Ability to fabricate and modify hardware based on concept drawings
• Working knowledge of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting test equipment, instrumentation, or control systems
• Experience with control panel wiring. Control panel design experience is a plus
• Familiarity with electrical component and hardware specification and procurement
• Ability to recognize electrical, mechanical, and operational hazards and work safely in a lab environment
• Ability to work independently and manage hands-on technical responsibilities with limited supervision

LI-Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits | S3

San Jose Zone

$46.28—$62.61 USD

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.​

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:​

• an equity grant​
• time off programs​
• a $75/month cell phone allowance​
• a 4% employer 401(k) match​
• access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans
• a discretionary bonus​

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!