Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company and a leading provider of solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006, our innovative microinverter technology revolutionized solar power, making it a safer, more reliable, and scalable energy source. Today, the Enphase Energy System enables users to make, use, save, and sell their own power. Enphase is also one of the most successful and innovative clean energy companies in the world, with more than 80 million products shipped across 160 countries.
Join our dynamic teams designing and developing next-gen energy technologies and help drive a sustainable future!
The Enphase Power Systems Innovation team in the office of the CTO is seeking a Mechanical Technician Temp for 2 months to support hands-on build-up, assembly, and integration of prototype solid-state transformer (SST) racks, skids, and enclosures. This is a full-time, 2 month temp position requiring on-site presence every day at our Austin, TX facility. Candidates must be local to the Austin metro area.
What You Will Do
- Rack and cabinet build-up—assemble electrical components, power supplies, contactors, breakers, fuses, terminal blocks, DIN rail hardware, and control devices onto 19-inch racks, NEMA cabinets, and prototype skids per engineering drawings and layouts
- Point-to-point wiring—route, terminate, label, and verify power and signal wiring per wiring diagrams, schematics, and wire lists; perform point-to-point continuity checks and ring-out before power-on
- Connector and terminal termination—crimp, solder, and terminate connectors including ring terminals, ferrules, Deutsch connectors, Anderson connectors, and multi-pin control connectors per manufacturer specifications
- Cable harness fabrication—build cable harnesses from cut sheets and harness drawings, including wire cutting, stripping, crimping, labeling, lacing, and strain relief installation
- Power distribution assembly—install and wire busbars, fuse holders, disconnect switches, power distribution blocks, and grounding systems per single-line diagrams and electrical schematics
- Instrumentation and sensor installation—mount and wire voltage transducers, current transformers (CTs), thermocouples, RTDs, pressure sensors, and other measurement devices
- Testing support—assist engineers with Hi-Pot, insulation resistance (Megger), functional checkout, and power-on commissioning of assembled systems; record test data and flag anomalies
- Labeling and documentation—apply wire labels, terminal markers, and component ID tags per labeling standards; maintain as-built redline drawings and build logs
- Safety and housekeeping—follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, maintain a clean and organized work area, and adhere to all EHS requirements for work on energized and de-energized electrical equipment
Who You Are and What You Bring
- Fundamental electrical knowledge — solid understanding of AC/DC circuits, Ohm’s law, series/parallel circuits, grounding, and electrical safety practices
- Education: Associate’s degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology, Electronics, or related field; or equivalent military/trade training
- Experience: 2+ years of hands-on electrical assembly, wiring, or technician experience in a lab, manufacturing, or prototype environment
- Local to Austin, TX — must be able to report on-site daily for the full 3-month contract duration; this is not a remote or hybrid position
Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Special Attributes
- Wiring and termination proficiency—demonstrated ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and translate them into correctly wired assemblies
- Hand tool and power tool proficiency—skilled with crimpers, wire strippers, torque wrenches, drill presses, band saws, and bench grinders
- Test equipment familiarity—comfortable using digital multimeters, Megger/insulation testers, clamp meters, and oscilloscopes at a basic level
- Mechanical aptitude—ability to drill, tap, mount components, and perform basic mechanical assembly tasks alongside electrical work
- Attention to detail—meticulous approach to wire routing, labeling, torque specs, and workmanship quality
- Self-starter with strong work ethic—ability to work independently once given clear direction, and proactively flag issues to the engineering team
Additional Desired Skills
- Medium- or high-voltage experience—hands-on work with systems above 480 VAC or 800 VDC
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship awareness—familiarity with cable and wire harness workmanship standards
- Power electronics exposure—prior experience in a power electronics, inverter, or energy storage lab environment
- PLC and controls wiring—experience wiring PLC I/O modules, relay logic panels, and industrial control systems
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials, components, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance from another person or with appropriate material-handling equipment
- Ability to safely move and position large mechanical assemblies, racks, panels, transformers, heatsinks, and other prototype hardware
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and working in tight or confined spaces during assembly and integration activities
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and shop equipment for extended periods of time
- Ability to climb ladders and work from step stools or elevated platforms as needed
- Ability to work in a laboratory, prototype, and light industrial environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and safety-toed footwear
- Ability to distinguish colors, read labels, assembly drawings, and technical documentation, and identify mechanical and electrical components
- Ability to operate or assist with material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, chain hoists, and other lifting devices
- Ability to remain physically active throughout the workday and perform hands-on assembly, fabrication, and material-handling tasks on a daily basis
The hourly range for this position is $30-40/hr.