Assembly and Technician - Electrical

About Us:

Sapphire Technologies delivers power and cooling to energy infrastructure. Our FreeSpin® In-line Turboexpander recovers the energy wasted when high-pressure gas is stepped down, converting it into clean electricity and low-temperature cooling. To better serve our customers in the data center industry, we are now expanding our high-speed turbomachinery offerings into oil-free compressors for chilling applications.

Our hands-on engineering team take products from concept to field deployment, with work spanning rotating machinery, power electronics, controls, and systems integration.

We are a mission-driven organization with one common goal: building a more sustainable world. Our employees are our biggest asset, and we are looking for change agents to join us on our journey.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assembling the Power Electronics, which includes the Variable Speed Drive (VSD) and Brake Resistor, to support the operation of a Turboexpander Generator.  The job will require fabrication, assembly, and some testing of the Power Electronics in accordance with applicable drawings, schematics, specifications, and process instruction for production and development.

Key  Responsibilities:

• Route wires, assemble, and install electrical and electronic components.Follow assembly instructions, prints, and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical parts.
  
• Analyze schematics and drawings of electrical systems for the purpose of determining the 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 of electrical problems or failures for the purpose of identifying equipment repairs.
  
• Manufacture custom wiring harness to fit equipment.
  
• Cut wire and or cable to specified lengths and terminate to components.
  
• Crimp terminal and lugs to wire ends, using hand or machine crimping device.
  
• Route, comb, twist, tie wrap, and attach wire to terminal points, according to layout, using soldering gun and hand tools.
  
• Use testing devices such as ohm meters, voltmeters, and ammeters.
  
• Conduct functional and continuity tests of electrical assemblies, components, wire harness and plugs, using ohmmeter, test lights and other electrical testing instruments.
  
• Connect wiring to accessories, such as relays, circuit breakers, connectors, switches, circuit breakers, buss panels and reconnection boards.
  
• Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses and portable power drills.
  
• Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
  
• Fabricate and form parts, coils, and structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, and saws.
  
• Ability to use hand and power tools, as well as operate forklifts and cranes.
  
• Follow all safety procedures in handling equipment and machines.
  
• Field support to assist in troubleshooting and commissioning, as needed.
  

Base Pay Range:

The information below is a general guideline. Actual compensation depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as market and business factors.

Salary range: $24.55/hour - $33.21/hour

Requirements

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED2+ years electrical manufacturing experience
  
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
  
• Ability to manage time & work well under pressure.
  
• Attention to detail is a must; perform all tasks with a high level of accuracy.
  
• Good problem-solving skills
  
• Team player with good communication skills
  
• Additional computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with variable frequency drives is a benefit
  
• 2 years soldering experience.
  
• Experience with RS-232/485 communication and MODBUS protocols
  
• Experience with AC-DC conversion equipment and motor drives
  
• Experience in a clean energy company
  
• Experience working in a small to mid-size company where the efforts of one or two individuals are very impactful.
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Candidate will not typically be travelling, however must be able to travel up to 5% of the time to support field operations as necessary.

While performing 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 required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Candidate must be able to travel up to 5% of the time to support field operations as necessary. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

This role is an on-site role in a manufacturing facility. Appropriate personal protective equipment and adherence to site safety requirements are mandatory.

Benefits

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Eligible team members receive paid vacation, paid sick time, comprehensive health benefits, and participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional Information:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow other instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.

Sapphire Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, and benefits.