Chameleon Technologies has an immediate opening for a highly qualified Mechanical Engineering Technician on the R&D team for a 3-4 month contract. In this role, you will work on prototype devices used to test our groundbreaking methane pyrolysis technology. You will
work closely with a team of mechanical engineers, machinists, physicists, and chemists.
Mechanical Engineering Technician – Night Shift
Bothell, WA – Onsite
Contract period: 3-4 months
Please note: this is a night shift role (i.e. shifts starting between 6:00PM and 6:00AM).
The primary responsibilities of this role include:
- Assembling and qualifying prototype devices per engineering design/instructions
- Troubleshooting and providing technical feedback on complex assemblies
- Fabricating custom parts via machining, welding, and brazing
- Identifying, analyzing, and implementing improvements to fabrication and assembly
- processes
- Devising and implementing new quality control measures
- Supporting a variety of projects in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment
You will be working at a Seattle-based cleantech startup. We decarbonize natural gas into clean
hydrogen at the point of use. With $100MM in venture capital raised from world-renowned
investors including Bill Gates to support our vision, we are seeking best-in-class talent to
accelerate our impact. The race to decarbonize the planet is on, and our technology has enormous potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors of the economy.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of experience or commensurate training
- Assembling, qualifying, and troubleshooting custom hardware
- Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
- Working closely with both machinists and engineers and providing design feedback
- Working in a research and development or related environment
- Impeccable organization, prioritization, time management, and planning skills and
adherence to safety protocols
- Highly self-motivated with good track record of independently making decisions and
finding solutions to complex problems
- Able to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, with proper
documentation
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and the Google suite
- Able to adapt to changing requirements quickly in a fast-paced environment
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- A.A. or B.S. in an Engineering or Science discipline
- Machining & fabrication experience (e.g. lathe, CNC mill, drill press, etc.)
- Brazing experience
- Welding experience (laser, TIG)
- Mechanical design and drafting (CAD) experience
- Metrology experience (optical comparator, smart height gauge, handheld measurement
- tools)
Pay range is $24 – $35 per hour. You are encouraged to apply even if you don’t possess all of the typical qualifications.
