About Us:
SapphireTechnologies delivers power and cooling to energy infrastructure. Our FreeSpin®In-line Turboexpander recovers the energy wasted when high-pressure gas isstepped down, converting it into clean electricity and low-temperature cooling.To better serve our customers in the data center industry, we are now expandingour high-speed turbomachinery offerings into oil-free compressors for chillingapplications.
Ourhands-on engineering team take products from concept to field deployment, withwork spanning rotating machinery, power electronics, controls, and systemsintegration.
We are amission-driven organization with one common goal: building a more sustainableworld. Our employees are our biggest asset, and we are looking for changeagents to join us on our journey.
PositionSummary:
Thisposition is responsible for assembling the Power Electronics, which includesthe Variable Speed Drive (VSD) and Brake Resistor, to support the operation ofa Turboexpander Generator.The job willrequire fabrication, assembly, and some testing of the Power Electronics inaccordance with applicable drawings, schematics, specifications, and processinstruction for production and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Route wires, assemble,and install electrical and electronic components.Follow assemblyinstructions, prints, and specifications to determine component parts andassembly sequences of electromechanical parts.
- Analyzeschematics and drawings of electrical systems for the purpose of determiningthe efficiency and safety of the installation.
- Inspect,test and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications,tolerances and customer order requirement.
- Diagnose causes ofelectrical problems or failures for the purpose of identifying equipmentrepairs.
- Manufacture customwiring harness to fit equipment.
- Cut wire and or cable tospecified lengths and terminate to components.
- Crimp terminal and lugsto wire ends, using hand or machine crimping device.
- Route, comb, twist, tiewrap, and attach wire to terminal points, according to layout, using solderinggun and hand tools.
- Usetesting devices such as ohm meters, voltmeters, and ammeters.
- Conduct functional andcontinuity tests of electrical assemblies, components, wire harness and plugs,using ohmmeter, test lights and other electrical testing instruments.
- Connect wiring toaccessories, such as relays, circuit breakers, connectors, switches, circuitbreakers, buss panels and reconnection boards.
- Drill, tap, ream,countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses andportable power drills.
- Position, align andadjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
- Fabricateand form parts, coils, and structures according to specifications, usingdrills, calipers, cutters, and saws.
- Ability to use hand andpower tools, as well as operate forklifts and cranes.
- Followall safety procedures in handling equipment and machines.
- Fieldsupport to assist in troubleshooting and commissioning, as needed.
BasePay Range:
Theinformation below is a general guideline. Actual compensation depends on thecandidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as market and businessfactors.
Salaryrange: $24.55/hour - $33.21/hour
Requirements
Required Experience:
- High School Diploma orGED
- 2+ years electrical manufacturingexperience
- Must be able to read andunderstand electrical schematics.
- Ability to manage time& work well under pressure.
- Attention to detail is amust; perform all tasks with a high level of accuracy.
- Good problem-solvingskills
- Teamplayer with good communication skills
- Additionalcomputer skills: Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-onexperience with variable frequency drives is a benefit
- 2 years soldering experience.
- Experiencewith RS-232/485 communication and MODBUS protocols
- Experiencewith AC-DC conversion equipment and motor drives
- Experiencein a clean energy company
- Experienceworking in a small to mid-size company where the efforts of one or twoindividuals are very impactful.
PhysicalDemands:
Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit;use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is requiredto stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionallylift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability toadjust focus.
Candidate must be able to travel up to 5% of the time to support fieldoperations as necessary. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds.
WorkEnvironment:
This roleis an on-site role in a manufacturing facility. Appropriate personal protectiveequipment and adherence to site safety requirements are mandatory.
Benefits
Benefits:
We offer acompetitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, andfinancial security of our employees. Eligible team members receive paidvacation, paid sick time, comprehensive health benefits, and participation in a401(k) retirement plan with company match.
AdditionalInformation:
The abovejob description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties andstandards of the position. Incumbents will follow other instructions andperform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Managementreserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties andresponsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.
SapphireTechnologies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminationbased on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. Thispolicy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations,compensation, and benefits.