Test Engineer Technician

About the Role

The Test Engineer Technician is a hands-on role supporting the test systems that validate Torus's flywheel and spin cap products. Working under the direction of senior test engineers, this person helps build and maintain test setups, assists in developing test automation code (LabVIEW), executes performance and reliability tests on Flywheel Energy Storage Systems (FESS), and supports the documentation that turns test methods into repeatable procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career technician who is hands-on, eager to learn, and excited to grow at the intersection of hardware, instrumentation, and software. You'll be mentored by experienced test engineers and given room to develop your skills as you go.

Who You Are

You're early in your career and eager to build. The kind of person who'd rather have their hands on a test stand than read about one. You bring more curiosity than credentials right now, and that's exactly what we're looking for: a fast learner who takes ownership of getting better.

• You seek context before you conclude. When a test behaves unexpectedly, you ask questions and assume positive intent rather than guessing — you want to understand the "why," and you pull in the engineers around you to get there.
• You communicate the answer first. When something's off with a test, you flag it promptly and directly, and you lead with the result instead of burying it under detail. You can tell a senior engineer what happened in plain, simple language.
• You value speed and quality equally. In a test environment, "do it nice, or do it twice" is literal — you move fast but you double-check, because rerunning a cycle-life test costs days, not minutes.
• You focus on the "A." You know your strengths and where you still need to grow, and you actively apply the former to the latter. Feedback lands as fuel, not criticism.
• You stay cautiously optimistic. You meet hard problems — and a hyper-growth hardware company has plenty — with the belief they're solvable, while staying clear-eyed about the obstacles and the real safety stakes of working around high-energy, high-speed equipment.
• You think in systems. You see how the data you collect connects to the bigger picture, and you treat your test results as part of an interconnected whole rather than an isolated task.

Responsibilities

• Test system design & commissioning
• • Assist in building and commissioning test setups for flywheels and spin caps
  • Help implement new safety features on existing test systems
  • Support modifications to test systems to accommodate new sensors, hardware, and instrumentation (including wiring and installation)
• Test automation & software (LabVIEW)
• • Make guided modifications to existing LabVIEW test code, and grow toward improving flywheel control systems
  • Assist senior test engineers in developing LabVIEW routines for new test requests from other teams (e.g., the temperature/humidity test setup requested by Mechanical Engineering)
  • Help maintain and debug test software
• Performance & reliability testing
• • Execute established FESS performance test plans, including cycle life testing, high power testing, and high speed testing
  • Collect, log, and organize test data for engineering review
  • Flag anomalies and assist in troubleshooting during testing
• Procedures & documentation
• • Run and help document the End-of-Line Test (EOLT) procedure for the FESS line as it is established by senior engineers
  • Help document test setups, procedures, and results so they are repeatable
  • Support the transition of test methods from R&D into production validation
• Collaboration
• • Partner with Mechanical Engineering, R&D, Power Electronics, and Manufacturing on test requests
  • Communicate test status and findings clearly to senior engineers and stakeholders
  • Actively build skills under the mentorship of the test engineering team
  • Once ramped, may help show new technicians the basics

Required Experience

• Currently pursuing (in progress acceptable) or recently completed an Associate's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field — or equivalent vocational/technical training or hands-on experience
• 1-3+ years of relevant experience, or trained in on the job; internships, co-ops, coursework, and hands-on project experience count
• Aptitude and willingness to learn LabVIEW and test software (exposure or coursework a plus)
• Basic familiarity with sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition (DAQ) concepts
• Ability to read basic electrical and mechanical schematics
• Awareness of safe working practices around high-energy, high-voltage, high-speed equipment, and a commitment to following safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail, reliable documentation habits, and eagerness to learn

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on LabVIEW or test automation experience beyond coursework
• Internship or co-op experience in a test, lab, or manufacturing environment
• Exposure to energy storage, rotating machinery, motor drives, or power electronics
• Hands-on project or hobbyist experience (robotics, automotive, electronics builds, etc.)
• Scripting/analysis skills beyond LabVIEW (e.g., Python)

Additional Details

Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.

Location + Travel The role is onsite based at GigaOne, our Salt Lake City warehouse (air-conditioned and non air-conditioned areas). May require occasional onsite work in South Salt Lake warehouse and/or Springville R&D center (air-conditioned and non air-conditioned).
Schedule Full-Time, Hourly

Compensation $23-27/hour (Note: We have the flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact the corresponding pay range.)

Physical Requirements 

• Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.
• Ability to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, respiratory protective equipment with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection & safety helmet. 
• Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
• Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.

Our Perks & Benefits

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status.

Financial

• Employee Rewards Package including equity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Torus paid life and AD&D Insurance with options to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance

Health & Wellness

• Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA-eligible medical plans with Torus covering 50% of medical premiums; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
• Plan participants have access to telehealth services, mental health support and coaching, and exclusive discounts on brands, dining, entertainment, and more.

Time Off

• Unlimited discretionary PTO or 10 days annual PTO
• 10 paid company holidays
• Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave

Culture & Community

• Regular company-wide offsites to showcase our progress and learnings. A time to step back, think strategically, and work on the business together.
• Team members receive Torus branded gear
• Peer Recognition Program
• Fully stocked break rooms with free snacks and drinks. Because great work deserves great fuel.

Torus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Torus participates in E-Verify. Once you accept a job offer, we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from your Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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