We are a mission-driven company designing, building, and deploying products that electrify the built environment, reduce carbon emissions, and slow the effects of climate change.
Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.
Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
Making electrification upgrades possible
Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid
We are seeking a driven hardware test engineer who will work on our cutting-edge product development and cost down projects on our existing products. You will be on a team of high caliber hardware test and reliability engineers with the opportunity to learn and grow with SPAN.
In this position, you will be:
An integral part of the hardware engineering team
Responsible for planning and executing hardware tests
Responsible for planning and executing component qualification tests
Be a versatile hands on player with the ability to dive into test coordination, rig design and build, test execution, post test characterization and failure analysis
Work collaboratively within the hardware engineering organization and interface with other functions as needed within SPAN
Required Qualifications
Bachelors in a technical discipline (ME or EE preferred) with 2+ years of test engineering experience
Prior experience working alongside test technicians or contract technicians to build test setups and execute tests
Independent ability to solve engineering problems
Knowledge of electrical and electromechanical systems
Ability to collaborate with the team to present complex topics
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bonus Qualifications
Masters degree in ME or EE
Basic Python programming skills
Prior experience supervising junior test technicians
Experience with high voltage systems and equipment
Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges.
SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.
The Perks:
⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
⚡ Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage. Parental leave up to twenty four (24) weeks depending on eligibility
⚡ Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit
⚡ Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns
⚡ Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off
Interested in joining our team? Apply today and we’ll be in touch with the next steps!
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Span is a startup focused on remodeling electric circuits for older homes, providing a digital alternative to traditional fuse boxes to help families better manage the flow of power to their appliances.
