ITS Cell Engineering Technician at Proterra, Inc. in Walnut, California

Job Description:

About the Role – You will:

• Assemble or produce component parts into completed units within blueprint specification and/or design tolerances; performs minor adjustments, repairs or setups to equipment or machines.


• Perform initial electrical testing on equipment in the customer electrical cabinet. Load and configure software as needed.


• Collaborate and communicate with others regarding build status and issue resolution.


• Interface with various component suppliers to ensure proper system integration.


• Maintain acceptable performance standards for assembly, production, quality, safety and housekeeping (5S requirements) including proper daily storage of hand tools.


• Follow all quality and process standards and guidelines; Inspect work to ensure compliance.


• Maintain tooling and material accountability; Identify part discrepancies and out the ordinary changes to product or process.


• Other duties as assigned by management.
   

 About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the Engineering team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.


• We strive to provide the highest level of service and support to our clients each and every day.


• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.


• We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!


• This position will be part of the Engineering team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations.


• You will report to the Sustaining Engineering Leader and collaborate with other Engineering team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and our manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA and Greenville, SC.  

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence others at all levels of the organization.


• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.


• The ability to work cross-functionally and independently is a must.


• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.


• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.


• Strong time management and organizational skills.


• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent English communication skills.

Your Experience Includes:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• 4+ years’ manufacturing assembly experience.


• Significant experience in programming and machine controls or electronics validation and testing.


• Experience/ability to read and understand wiring schematics and drawings.


• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical systems; familiarity with electronic test equipment setup and operation.


• Physical Demands:


• May work various shifts as needed; may be requested to travel to different locations.


• Lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.


• Able to walk, stand, crouch, bench, kneel, lift, carry and reach as needed in large and tight spaces.


• Good eye/hand coordination and ability to identify color variations, depth perceptions and close or distance visual items.


• Manual dexterity with occasional repetitive finger motion.


• Environmental Demands:


• Ability to work in manufacturing environment with extreme heat and cold conditions.


• Wear protective clothing or respiratory protective equipment.

Location: Los Angeles, CA 

Travel: 0 - 10%

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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