Podium Automation is an early-stage startup reimagining industrial control panel manufacturing through software-enabled design and automated fabrication. We're building technology to create a new industrial supply chain and reduce lead times for critical electrical equipment from months to days. We have raised $5M+ to-date and are backed by a16z's American Dynamism fund, SV Angel, and Banter Capital. We are seeking an Assembly Technician to join a nimble, fast-paced team at the front lines of our factory, building and testing industrial control panels. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of different operations from enclosure modification through wiring through final testing. As Podium iterates and implements new technologies, you will work hand-in-hand with the engineering team to both operate and test the new methods and equipment, while providing feedback and suggestions to help continually improve our production process. What You'll Do
- Modify enclosures to include cutouts for panel mounted devices.
- Drill and tap panel backplanes per drawings provided by the engineering team
- Retrieve components from stockroom and help maintain stockroom inventory levels
- Mount components to the panel and wire them together
- Complete inspection procedures to ensure panels were assembled correctly
- Assist with preparing completed panels for shipping, and helping load/unload goods from trucks when needed.
- Test new methods and operate prototype automated equipment to help improve the speed and quality of the panels Podium builds, and provide constructive and detailed feedback.
Required for this role
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Mechanically inclined and experience doing light sheet metal modification work
- Attention to detail in following written instructions
- Understanding of electrical fundamentals (AC vs DC voltage, function of overcurrent protection devices, sizing of wiring)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Able to work on your feet 8 hours/day
- Able to lift items that are 25 lbs
- Available to work in-person in Brooklyn, NY Monday through Friday.
Preferred for this role
- Experience working in a UL 508A panel shop or with industrial control panels
- Familiar with DTM, E3, EPLAN, or AutoCAD Electrical