Test Engineering Technician

About the role

• AtmosZero · Loveland, Colorado (onsite) · Full-time
• Reports to: Senior Director, Plant Operations
• Why Us

Come be part of an ambitious team developing clean-energy technology for industrial steam. AtmosZero is seeking a hands-on Test Engineering Technician to support testing across our Prototype, Pilot, and 1 MW systems. This role is a blend of mechanical work, basic electrical and instrumentation work, test execution, troubleshooting, and facility support. Over time, the right person will grow into independently operating test stands and supporting compressor, system, and manufacturing end-of-line testing.

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Provide hands-on mechanical and electrical support for testing across Prototype, Pilot, and 1 MW systems.
• Set up test equipment, piping, instrumentation, sensors, wiring, and data-acquisition hardware under established engineering direction.
• Execute test procedures, monitor equipment, collect and record data, and maintain accurate test logs and equipment records.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and facility issues and work with engineers to implement corrective actions.
• Support upgrades to the test facility required for initial 1 MW testing, including installation, checkout, and maintenance of test infrastructure.
• Build, modify, commission, maintain, and operate compressor and system test stands.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and test-ready work area; follow all safety, PPE, lockout/tagout, and operating procedures.
• Write, refine, and maintain test procedures, maintenance instructions, checklists, and work instructions.
• Provide practical feedback to engineers on test setup, equipment serviceability, recurring failures, and opportunities to improve test execution.
• Progress toward independently running defined tests with limited engineering oversight and supporting future manufacturing end-of-line testing.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience as a test, engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, field-service, or industrial technician.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience assembling, modifying, maintaining, or troubleshooting equipment, piping, pumps, valves, or comparable hardware.
• Basic electrical aptitude, including safe use of a multimeter and experience with sensors, wiring, panels, or instrumentation.
• Ability to read and work from mechanical drawings, schematics, procedures, and bills of materials.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic measurement equipment safely and correctly.
• Ability to follow written procedures, record test results accurately, and communicate observations clearly to engineers and technicians.
• Comfort working with prototype equipment and incomplete information while maintaining safe work practices.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience operating or supporting industrial test stands, process equipment, refrigeration systems, heat pumps, compressors, boilers, or similar equipment.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, or electrical sensors.
• Experience with data-acquisition systems, PLC-controlled equipment, or basic controls troubleshooting.
• Experience with pressure, leak, vacuum, hydrostatic, or performance testing.
• Experience building or upgrading test facilities, utility systems, or laboratory infrastructure.
• EPA 608, electrical, HVAC, welding, pipefitting, instrumentation, or other relevant trade certification.
• Experience in a prototype, R&D, low-volume manufacturing, or new-product-introduction environment.
• Associate degree, trade certification, or equivalent demonstrated hands-on experience.

Physical requirements

• Stand, bend, reach, climb, and perform hands-on work for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally with assistance or lifting aids.
• Work around industrial equipment, pressurized systems, electrical equipment, and active test facilities.
• Use required PPE and follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout where applicable.

Hourly pay range

[$35.00 - $45.00 per hour; OT-eligible].

Equity: Stock option grant

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan; paid time off and holidays; parental leave.