Engineering Technician

Job Summary High Plains Biochar is developing a new generation of sustainable coffee roasters. This is a very unique position for someone who will be working directly with the owner on a project that is going to disrupt the coffee roasting industry. The owner is a very well known biochar stove technology designer including a patented technology in the United States, more than 50 stoves sold in 4 different countries, 7 stoves in use at Universities, and more than 1,000 stoves licensed in Africa alone with others in Mexico and India. This job may evolve into being a Chief Technology Officer with equity options as the project scales so ambition and the ability to take on responsibility are a good fit for this position. This person needs to be hands-on at times and have a wide range of knowledge normally found with fabricating and repairing industrial equipment, a mechanical engineering degree is helpful but a degree is not required for this position. This position is also unique because we only work 8am-2pm Mon-Fri so you are home early every day. 10 days per year of paid time off after 60 day probation period. Responsibilities/ Requirements Using 3D CAD models and 2D software to build plans for machinery. Experience with this software or similar software is required Work with metal fabricators to have parts built in house and with 3rd party vendors Finding and ordering parts for equipment like generators, electronic parts, pipe filters, etc. Working with electrical engineers to design and build electrical control systems, typically we use the CSU Rapid Prototyping Lab or a group out of Italy Troubleshooting issues during assembly and being able to find solutions Problem solving is a key skill due to prototype and testing equipment The ability to work and stay organized on your own without supervision Helping to manage projects Working with a wide variety of people including those in foreign counties Experience or understanding of metal fabrication, AC/DC electronics, electronic controls, gearmotors, augers, data collection, project management, and a love of coffee are helpful. Willingness to understand the voluntary carbon market and how carbon credits are generated using biochar. Laid back small office atmosphere shared with two other businesses.

Pay:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person