Mechanical Integration Technician - Build the Test Stands and Skids Behind a New Power System
El Segundo, CA | On-site
Opportunity Summary
An early-stage power generation startup is hiring a Mechanical Integration Technician to assemble, fabricate, and commission the hardware behind its turbine test campaigns. The company has hardware in the shop, testing underway, and a megawatt-class system on the near-term roadmap.
This role suits a versatile, hands-on builder who likes crossing disciplines and solving practical problems. You will work shoulder to shoulder with engineers in a fast-moving development shop where designs change quickly and each day brings something new.
About Us
We are a venture-backed, seed-stage energy company developing next-generation turbine-based power conversion systems for growing industrial power demand and future clean energy applications. Our team brings deep experience in turbomachinery design, analysis, and testing. Our near-term roadmap includes a natural gas fired MW-class system followed by integration with advanced heat sources. We are based in El Segundo, California, and operate as a small team moving quickly from design to test.
Job Duties
- Assemble test stands, piping runs, valves, heat exchangers, and mechanical subsystems, including bolted flanged joints and related hardware.
- Fabricate and modify steel frames, equipment supports, brackets, and fixtures with standard shop tools and methods.
- Install cable tray, conduit, and mounting hardware, and route and secure power and instrumentation cabling alongside the electrical team.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems, modify existing hardware, and work out practical fixes with engineers.
- Perform manual machining, drilling, cutting, grinding, and fit-up to support development builds.
- Support pressure tests, leak checks, instrument installation, equipment setup, and test operations.
- Keep tools, equipment, and work areas organized, and help grow the shop's fabrication and assembly capabilities.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, fabrication, industrial equipment installation, or hardware development.
- Able to read mechanical drawings, assembly prints, and basic electrical installation layouts.
- Familiar with industrial piping, flanges, fittings, valves, and mechanical assemblies.
- Comfortable with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, resourcefulness, and the ability to set priorities and work independently.
- Commitment to safe practices and quality workmanship.
Preferred Experience
- Overhead crane, rigging, and forklift operation.
- Manual and CNC lathe and mill work, plus dimensional inspection with standard metrology tools.
- Building process skids, test stands, or power generation equipment.
- High-pressure piping, pressure testing, and leak detection.
- MIG and TIG welding, including bevel prep, fit-up, material control, and fixturing for repeatable weldments.
- Routing industrial power and instrumentation wiring through cable tray and conduit.
- Leading technicians, including interviewing and identifying skill gaps.
- Startup, hardware shop, or fast-moving R&D experience.
Why Join Us
- Build the physical test infrastructure for a first-of-its-kind power system already in active testing.
- Work directly with engineers and see your builds go from the shop floor to live operation.
- Help shape how a growing shop is set up, with room to lead as the technician team expands.
- Equity ownership.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) eligibility, paid holidays, and PTO.
- Fully stocked kitchen with snacks, coffee, and lunch.
Compensation Details
$45 - $60 per hour + equity