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Engineering Technician- Mechanical

Tempo · San Diego, California, United States · On-site

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About Tempo

Backed by Antler.

About the role

Tempo is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineering Technician with strong welding capabilities to produce engineered parts and assemble testing apparatus, instruments, sensors, prototypes, and power electronic components. The ideal candidate is a driven professional who has recently graduated from a strong technical program, has 2–4 years of hands-on experience, and is eager to bring their energy and foundational skills to a fast-paced startup environment.

What they're looking for

  • Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, formal welding certification, or completion of a technical/trade school program
  • 2–4 years of hands-on experience in mechanical fabrication, welding, and assembly, experience in an R&D or startup environment a plus
  • Proficiency in TIG and MIG welding on various metals
  • Exceptional safety acumen and commitment to safe work practices
  • Familiarity with manual mills, lathes, grinders, and general metalworking tools
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
More about this role

Based in San Diego, California, Tempo develops thermochemical energy storage (TCES) systems designed for energy-intensive industries. The platform enables industrial operators to shift energy use over time by sourcing power when it is most cost-effective and enables the electrification of high-temperature industrial heat at a cost advantage to using fossil fuels. By storing electricity thermochemically, the system delivers a continuous stream of combustion-free, high-temperature air at up to 1,200°C.

Tempo is backed by leading climate and energy investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Khosla Ventures, and Prelude Ventures.

For more information, visit www.tempoenergy.com .

Tempo is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineering Technician with strong welding capabilities to produce engineered parts and assemble testing apparatus, instruments, sensors, prototypes, and power electronic components. The ideal candidate is a driven professional who has recently graduated from a strong technical program, has 2–4 years of hands-on experience, and is eager to bring their energy and foundational skills to a fast-paced startup environment. You will work both independently and...

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