# [SHOP] Engineering Technician at Project Prometheus

- Company: Project Prometheus
- What the company does: An open-source monitoring system with a dimensional data model, flexible query language, efficient time series database and modern alerting approach.
- Company website: https://prometheus.io
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Oakland
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply by: 2026-12-03
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/prometheus/01b50ae0-0580-40b3-bda6-e2fdb75d65ef?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/project-prometheus-shop-engineering-technician/

## About the role

You’ll work directly with the Foreman, the Shop Lead, and engineering teams to support build and development of various prototypes and production runs, as well as test new prototyping and production methods. This is a role for a motivated self starter who is eager to work on a variety of different projects and is interested in learning new skills along the way. This is a great opportunity to work alongside some of the best and brightest engineers, technicians, and machinists in the industry. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 4+ years working in a prototyping shop or early stage manufacturing environment
- Ability to operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex test equipment, machinery, and specialized diagnostic tools
- Ability to build, assemble, modify, and test physical prototypes, custom fixtures, or electronic assemblies with limited schematics or engineering blueprints
- Familiarity with Design for Serviceability, Design for Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, and other engineering concepts as they apply to physical hardware
- Ability to execute rigorous test plans, record precise experimental data, and document test results clearly for engineering review
- Ability to lift 50 points, move heavy materials with a pallet jack, and ability to be mobile for extended periods of time

Tags: R&D

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/project-prometheus-shop-engineering-technician/