Electrical Engineering Technician III

Under direct supervision, the Electrical Engineering Technician III maintains and utilizes commercial production equipment. This position combines manual dexterity, attention to detail, and use of hand and power tools and commercial production equipment in a range of fabrication and maintenance processes that support a number of KULR’s development activities. This role uses a variety of machine and laboratory equipment to accomplish deliverables. In addition, the Electrical Technician may support lithium-ion battery fabrication, build-up, and testing activities.

Assists Electrical engineers in the planning and testing of Electrical components, equipment, and machinery, such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc.

Helps prepare proposals and cost estimates.

Estimates workload to establish completion dates.

Reads and interprets technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and work instructions.

Assembles, installs, aligns, and calibrates Electrical equipment and systems according to specifications.

Conducts regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on Electrical systems, including automated machinery, motors, pumps, compressors, conveyors, and other equipment.

Identifies and diagnoses Electrical issues or malfunctions using technical knowledge, diagnostic tools, ad equipment manuals.

Develops, implements, and documents equipment maintenance plans.

Modifies, fabricates, and/or builds prototype components and hardware, including those for battery systems.

Conducts, assists, and/or facilitates lithium-ion battery testing, including electrical cycling and/or forms of destructive thermal runaway experiments.

Conducts, assists, and/or facilitates destructive physical analysis (DPA) activities following the conclusion of lithium-ion battery testing activities.

Conducts, assists, and/or facilitates calorimetric and impingement zone mapping (IZM) tests of li-ion cells and packs (on-the-job training can be provided for this function).

Conducts and/or assists in the processing of test data and subsequent report documentation.

Assists in the transition from prototype to production.

Verifies dimensions of parts, using precision measuring instruments, to ensure that specifications are met.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including engineers, production supervisors, and quality control personnel, to ensure that production goals and quality standards are met.

Monitors equipment performance, troubleshoot, and communicate any issues that arise during operation.

Consistently maintains a high degree of order and cleanliness in the assigned area.

Other job-related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

3-5 years of related experience

Science, technology or math background preferred.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee may encounter while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

Noisy environments: Constantly

Hazardous conditions: Occasionally

Small and/or enclosed spaces: Occasionally

Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly

Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions: Occasionally

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces: Occasionally

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Must have a current, valid driver’s license.

Must be able to provide own transportation between work locations.

Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Must be a U.S. Citizen due to federal contract requirements.

Successful applicant must meet ITAR requirements.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by the supervisor in compliance with federal and state Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

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