Electromechanical Technician
Hound Labs, United States

ABOUT HOUND LABS, INC.

Hound Labs, Inc. is a team of scientific technology innovators whose ultra-sensitive, automated, and analytical solutions solve relevant public health and safety issues. Later this year, Hound labs will launch the HOUND CANNABIS BREATHALYZER, the first solution to use the company’s breakthrough technology to help employers and law enforcement identify recent cannabis use in the breath on location within minutes. Dr. Mike Lynn, emergency room physician, reserve deputy sheriff, and former venture capitalist, founded Hound Labs, Inc. in 2014. Benchmark, EEC, Icon Ventures, Intrinsic Capital Partners,NFP Ventures, Tuatara Capital, and individual investors have funded the Company.

DEPARTMENT

Manufacturing

REPORTS TO

Director Process Engineering

LOCATION

Newark, CA

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Technician to assist in building test fixtures and working on the assembly line!

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assemble, install, and test mechanical assemblies, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Fabricate and/or modify existing prototype components/fixtures.
• Support build and set up test rigs for mechanical and electrical tests across multiple teams.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineering team in building complex mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings.
• Must have the ability to interpret schematic drawings (to component level) of pneumatic loops.
• Assist in the development of manufacturing procedures to create the most efficient processes.
• Record quality data.
• Working from engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, diagrams, and written descriptions.
• Perform minor soldering and electronic repair and assembly.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment, power supplies, drives, gauges, and test equipment.
• Plans and performs work requiring knowledge of electrical/electronic theories and principles, writing specifications, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Maintains and fabricates electronic equipment.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for new and/or improved workshop standards, protocols, and processes.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

• Great work ethic, ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and shifting workloads, and an eye for making decisions that ensure the success of key internal and external stakeholders.
• Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and eagerness to learn and teach.
• Ability to effectively juggle many priorities while remaining flexible to changing deadlines.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Self-starter mentality and an understanding of when to elevate key details for approval.
• Poise, resourcefulness, aptitude for problem-solving, and the willingness to suggest alternative approaches based on experience and research.
• Ability to communicate efficiently with multiple people both internally and externally.
• Confidence to accept feedback.
• Interest in Hound Labs’ mission and desire to affect change.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years as an Engineering Technician or hands-on mechanical/electrical, or similar experience
• Associate Degree, trade school, military technical training, or equivalent experience preferred
• 3 -5 years of proven experience in electrical/electronics and mechanical fields.
• Exposure to technologies such as sensors, electronics, controls, visual inspection, pneumatics, valves, and mechanisms
• Experience with Automated Equipment preferred.
• Experience using hand gauges for inspection and measurement of precision machined components
• Proficiency with mechanical fabrication tools such as drill presses, saws, mills, hand tools, Power tools, etc
• Understand wiring diagrams, schematics, assembly drawings, mechanical component drawings
• Proficiency in the use of test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Digital Volt Meters, Logic Analyzers, and Data Acquisition Hardware.
• Technical desire and aptitude to learn new products and ability to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technologies.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic workshop etiquette, shop safety, and provide verbal and written communication across multiple departments.
• Experience following and enforcing safety protocol, using proper PPE, and abiding by OSHA standards.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Offices.
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