Assembly Technician I
Podium Automation is an early-stage startup reimagining industrial control panel manufacturing through software-enabled design and automated fabrication. We’re building technology to create a new industrial supply chain and reduce lead times for critical electrical equipment from months to days. We have raised $5M+ to-date and are backed by a16z’s American Dynamism fund, SV Angel, and Banter Capital.
We are seeking an Assembly Technician I to join a nimble, fast-paced team at the front lines of our factory, building and testing industrial control panels. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of different operations from enclosure modification through wiring through final testing. As Podium iterates and implements new technologies, you will work hand-in-hand with the engineering team to both operate and test the new methods and equipment, while providing feedback and suggestions to help continually improve our production process.
What You’ll Do
Modify enclosures to include cutouts for panel mounted devices.
Retrieve components from stockroom and help maintain stockroom inventory levels
Mount components to the panel and wire them together bsaed on work instructions
Complete inspection procedures to ensure panels were assembled correctly
Assist with preparing completed panels for shipping, and helping load/unload goods from trucks when needed.
Test new methods and operate prototype automated equipment to help improve the speed and quality of the panels Podium builds, and provide constructive and detailed feedback.
Required for this role
High school diploma or equivalent
Mechanically inclined and experience doing light sheet metal modification work
Attention to detail in following written instructions
Understanding of electrical fundamentals (AC vs DC voltage, function of overcurrent protection devices, sizing of wiring)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to work on your feet 8 hours/day
Able to lift items that are 25 lbs
Available to work in-person in Brooklyn, NY Monday through Friday.
Preferred for this role
Experience working in a UL 508A panel shop or with industrial control panels
Familiar with DTM, E3, EPLAN, or AutoCAD Electrical