Job Description
- Assist in validating manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications are achieved.
- Support prototype build trials for new products and processes.
- Support quality assurance and procedures by testing and validating systems and parts.
- Take notes during trial builds to document observations and state of assembly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the best processes roll-out.
- Provide feedback in change control meetings.
- Previous experience with pre-production and prototype sample builds.
- Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions and mechanical drawings.
- High level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to interact with multiple teams.
About Base
Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.
Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.
Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.
About the Role
Base is seeking a New Product Introduction Technician to support the development of new processes and carrying out each trial exactly to the established product specification. This includes supporting the program from early prototype builds through to the launch of the production line.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in validating manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications are achieved
- Support prototype build trials for new products and processes
- Support quality assurance and procedures by testing and validating systems and parts
- Take notes during trial builds to document observations and state of assembly
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the best processes roll-out
- Provide feedback in change control meetings
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Previous experience with pre-production and prototype sample builds
- Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions and mechanical drawings with basic understanding of electrical systems
- Must have a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, married with the ability to work quickly
- Must be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused and have the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously, with ability to interact with multiple teams
Our Values
We’re building a winning culture and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. Here’s what we expect from day one:
- In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.
- Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules.
- Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
- Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.
- Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.
- Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.
- Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.
- Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.
