Mechanical Engineering Technician I

KULR Technology Group is a publicly traded company (NYSE : KULR) with a vibrant startup dynamic, headquartered in Webster, TX. Our mission is developing energy management platforms to accelerate the global transition to a circular electrification economy. We create sustainable solutions that benefit humanity using space proven engineering, making the world of batteries and electronics cooler, lighter, and safer. We operate in four verticals : e-mobility, environmental / energy storage, industrial / consumer tools, and aerospace / defense. Our technologies have been deployed by NASA, including applications on the Space Station and Mars Rover.

Job Title : Mechanical Engineering Technician I

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Salary : $22.31 - $34.43

Reports to : Director of Operations

Location : Onsite.

KULR Technology Location : Webster

Travel : Webster

Position Overview :

Under limited or direct supervision, the Mechanical Technician is responsible for supporting the Company in maintaining and utilizing commercial production equipment. The Mechanical Technician will combine 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. The Mechanical Technician must be able to use a variety of machine and laboratory equipment in carrying out responsibilities. In addition, the Mechanical Technician may support lithium-ion battery fabrication, build-up, and testing activities in support of any of the Company's programs.

Functions :

• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and work instructions.
• Assemble, install, align, and calibrate mechanical equipment and systems according to specifications.
• Conduct regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on mechanical systems, including automated machinery, motors, pumps, compressors, conveyors, and other equipment.
• Identify and diagnose mechanical issues or malfunctions using technical knowledge, diagnostic tools, ad equipment manuals.
• Develop, implement, and document equipment maintenance plans.
• Modify, fabricate, and / or build prototype components and hardware, including those for battery systems.
• Conduct, assist, and / or facilitate lithium-ion battery testing, including electrical cycling and / or forms of destructive thermal runaway experiments (on-the-job training can be provided for this function).
• Conduct, assist, and / or facilitate destructive physical analysis (DPA) activities following the conclusion of lithium-ion battery testing activities.
• Conduct, assist, and / or facilitate calorimetric and impingement zone mapping (IZM) tests of li-ion cells and packs (on-the-job training can be provided for this function).
• Conduct and / or assist in the processing of test data and subsequent report documentation.
• Assist in the transition from prototype to production.
• Verify dimensions of parts, using precision measuring instruments, to ensure that specifications are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, production supervisors, and quality control personnel, to ensure that production goals and quality standards are met.
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot, and communicate any issues that arise during operation.
• Consistently maintain a high degree of order and cleanliness in the assigned area.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Education & Experience :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Special Conditions :

DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :

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 other associates.

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.

No Agencies Please.